Long Beach, California to Salem, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

813.7 miles 1309.6 km · straight line
941.1 miles actual route 1514.5 km · driving distance
17h 42min estimated drive time
$91 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Salem, Oregon?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Salem, Oregon is 813.7 miles (1309.6 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Oregon is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 941.1 miles, taking about 17h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Salem, Oregon in Oregon.

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. 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. 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 Salem, Oregon. 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 Salem, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 42min $91 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 14min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 1min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Salem, Oregon

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Salem, Oregon
44.94°N, 123.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
49m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM