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

379.9 miles 611.4 km · straight line
407.1 miles actual route 655.1 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Sacramento?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Sacramento is 379.9 miles (611.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 407.1 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM