Long Beach, California to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

786.7 miles 1266 km · straight line
950.4 miles actual route 1529.6 km · driving distance
17h 27min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Roswell, New Mexico is 786.7 miles (1266 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.4 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Roswell, New Mexico. 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 Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 27min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 56min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~22h 41min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM