How far is Orange, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Orange, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 Orange and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Long Beach.
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Start on Plaza Square
607 ft · 21 sec · Plaza Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Glassell Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Glassell Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 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 Orange 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
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Orange 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 Orange to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 10.6 miles from Orange and 10.4 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange 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 Orange and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 km).
#1 Orange
The sixth most populous city in California.
| Population | 138,192 |
| Coordinates | 33.7877900, -117.8531100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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 (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
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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