How far is Rancho Santa Fe, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Santa Fe, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Santa Fe and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Santa Fe and Long Beach.
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Start on Paseo Delicias
13 m · 3 sec · Paseo Delicias
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Turn right onto La Granada
1.7 mi · 3 min · La Granada
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Continue on Los Morros
1607 ft · 34 sec · Los Morros
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Continue on La Bajada
2862 ft · 1 min · La Bajada
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Turn left onto South Rancho Santa Fe Road
1903 ft · 43 sec · South Rancho Santa Fe Road
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Continue on Encinitas Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Encinitas Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
1051 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
24.8 mi · 30 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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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
2.3 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Junipero Avenue
2523 ft · 1 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cerritos Avenue
1649 ft · 1 min · Cerritos Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
3093 ft · 2 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 Rancho Santa Fe and Long Beach.
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
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Dana Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Rancho Santa Fe and 45.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Santa Fe and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Dana Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
City of Lake Forest
Laguna Niguel City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dana Point.
San Juan Capistrano
San Clemente Pier station
Irvine Transportation Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Santa Fe and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 76.81 mi (123.61 km).
#1 Rancho Santa Fe
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 3,117 |
| Coordinates | 33.0203200, -117.2028100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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