How far is Long Beach, CA from Portola Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Portola Hills, CA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Portola Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Portola Hills.
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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
1.1 km · 48 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 133 South, CA 133 North: Laguna Beach
898 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 133 North
1686 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 133 North
1403 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Laguna Freeway
1.4 km · 60 sec · Laguna Freeway
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
3.4 mi · 4 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 241 South: Santa Margarita
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
4.6 mi · 5 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Portola Parkway
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Portola Parkway East
119 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Portola Parkway
1362 ft · 27 sec · Portola Parkway
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Turn right onto Glenn Ranch Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Glenn Ranch Road
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Turn left onto Saddleback Ranch Road
2975 ft · 1 min · Saddleback Ranch Road
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Turn right
70 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Portola Hills.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Patchy Fog near Portola Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Portola Hills?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Costa Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Long Beach and 20.1 miles from Portola Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Long Beach and Patchy Fog near Portola Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa.
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Portola Hills. Straight-line distance: 32.64 mi (52.53 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 Portola Hills
City in Lake Forest, California, United States of America
| Population | 9,083 |
| Coordinates | 33.6791900, -117.6311600 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portola Hills (-117.63116, 33.67919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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