How far is Long Beach, CA from Foothill Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Foothill Ranch, CA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
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 in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Foothill Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Foothill Ranch.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
9 m · 3 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
129 m · 19 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2093 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
979 ft · 38 sec · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
2637 ft · 2 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Irvine Center Drive
1510 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvine Center Drive
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
3132 ft · 1 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Turn right onto Alton Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Alton Parkway
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Turn right onto Santa Maria
632 ft · 30 sec · Santa Maria
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flores
114 m · 16 sec · Flores
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flores
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Foothill Ranch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 Long Beach and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Foothill Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Foothill Ranch?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Fountain Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Long Beach and 18.1 miles from Foothill Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Foothill Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Valley.
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Foothill Ranch. Straight-line distance: 30.87 mi (49.68 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Foothill Ranch
City in California, United States of America
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.6864100, -117.6608800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foothill Ranch (-117.66088, 33.68641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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