How far is Long Beach, CA from Yorba Linda, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Yorba Linda, CA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.79 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.16 mi
37.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.79 mi
Kilometers
52.77 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorba Linda
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Yorba Linda
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cerritos
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Long Beach
16.4 mi
00h 23m
To Yorba Linda
16.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Yorba Linda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Yorba Linda.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    3185 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard

    1168 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    2325 ft · 1 min · North State College Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Orangethorpe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Orangethorpe Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Orangethorpe Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Orangethorpe Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Richfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Richfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Avenue

    3063 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    3277 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Yorba Linda Boulevard

    580 ft · 21 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Yorba Linda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 38%
Long Beach Freeway
5.62 mi · 17%
Riverside Freeway
4.8 mi · 15%
Orangethorpe Avenue
2.5 mi · 8%
East Orangethorpe Avenue
1.24 mi · 4%
South Richfield Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cerritos
00h 23m from Long Beach
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Yorba Linda?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Cerritos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Long Beach and 16.4 miles from Yorba Linda.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.

Stop Ideas Near Cerritos

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cerritos and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.4 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cerritos.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

13 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

15 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

18 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Torrance, CA

21 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Yorba Linda. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Yorba Linda

#2 Yorba Linda

A city in Orange County, California.

Population68,027
Coordinates33.8886300, -117.8131100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Yorba Linda (-117.81311, 33.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.38
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.69 $13.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $6.24 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $7.57 $8.78 $17.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Yorba Linda. The current time is 02:14:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.