How far is North Tustin, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from North Tustin, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Tustin and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tustin and Long Beach.
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Start on Risa Place
140 m · 26 sec · Risa Place
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Turn left onto Appian Way
83 m · 13 sec · Appian Way
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Turn right onto Marble Arch Drive
526 ft · 29 sec · Marble Arch Drive
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Turn left onto Pincian Way
87 m · 15 sec · Pincian Way
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Turn right onto La Loma Drive
1031 ft · 28 sec · La Loma Drive
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
2259 ft · 42 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn right onto East 17th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 17th Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 55 North: Costa Mesa Freeway
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3203 ft · 42 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden Grove Freeway
13.3 mi · 16 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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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 North Tustin 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.
Garden Grove Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden Grove Freeway
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 North Tustin 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 North Tustin to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from North Tustin and 12.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Tustin and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Tustin and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.54 km).
#1 North Tustin
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 24,917 |
| Coordinates | 33.7644600, -117.7939400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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 (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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