Long Beach, California to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Long Beach, California from White Sands?
The distance from Long Beach, California to White Sands is 688.5 miles (1108 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.7 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and White Sands 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 White Sands. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator