Long Beach, California to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.1 miles 90.3 km · straight line
84.4 miles actual route 135.9 km · driving distance
1h 40min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Palmdale?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Palmdale is 56.1 miles (90.3 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located N of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.4 miles, taking about 1h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Palmdale. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Beach, California to Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 40min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 0min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 35min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Palmdale

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 443.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM