Moving from Long Beach, CA to Sacramento, CA
Your Complete Guide
494
Miles
9 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 North / I-40 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Long Beach, CA
Sacramento, CA
Cost of Living Index
142
112
Median Home Price
$700,000
$430,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,800/mo
$1,400/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$130
$130
Grocery Index
104
102
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 494-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Long Beach, CA and Sacramento, CA.
Bakersfield, CA
A Central Valley city known for its country music scene and agricultural industry. The birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound in country music.
Bakersfield Sound country music, oil industry, and agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 494 miles via I-5 North / I-40 West, taking about 9 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.