How far is Dana Point, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Dana Point, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dana Point and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dana Point and Long Beach.
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Start on Golden Lantern Street
544 ft · 18 sec · Golden Lantern Street
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Turn left onto Del Prado Avenue
1217 ft · 34 sec · Del Prado Avenue
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Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway
1992 ft · 54 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Del Obispo Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Del Obispo Street
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Turn right onto Stonehill Drive
3047 ft · 1 min · Stonehill Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2113 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dana Point and Long Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dana Point and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dana Point to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irvine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Dana Point and 22.9 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dana Point and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Irvine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvine.
Irvine Transportation Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dana Point and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.4 km).
#1 Dana Point
City in California, US
| Population | 33,436 |
| Coordinates | 33.4669700, -117.6981100 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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