How far is Long Beach, CA from Newport Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Newport Beach, CA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Organg County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Newport Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Newport Beach.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
546 ft · 23 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
2.5 mi · 7 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Livingston Drive
2822 ft · 1 min · Livingston Drive
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Turn slight right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Pacific Coast Highway
12.8 mi · 20 min · East Pacific Coast Highway
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Continue on West Coast Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Boulevard South
708 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Newport Boulevard
699 ft · 21 sec · Newport Boulevard
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Turn left onto Via Lido
661 ft · 24 sec · Via Lido
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Turn left onto Via Oporto
129 m · 46 sec · Via Oporto
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Oporto
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Newport 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.
East Pacific Coast Highway
Turn right onto East Pacific Coast Highway
12.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Newport Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Newport Beach?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seal Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Long Beach and 9.9 miles from Newport Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Newport Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Seal Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seal Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Newport Beach. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 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 Newport Beach
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 86,834 |
| Coordinates | 33.6189100, -117.9289500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport Beach (-117.92895, 33.61891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
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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