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

979.9 miles 1577 km · straight line
1158 miles actual route 1863.6 km · driving distance
21h 57min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
349° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Seattle?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Seattle is 979.9 miles (1577 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1158 miles, taking about 21h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 57min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 20min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~28h 32min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Seattle

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM