How far is Santa Ana, CA from Huntington Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Huntington Beach, CA is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Huntington Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Huntington Beach.
-
1
Start on West 1st Street
79 m · 11 sec · West 1st Street
-
2
Continue on West 1st Street
109 m · 17 sec · West 1st Street
-
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
-
4
Turn left onto East MacArthur Boulevard
1548 ft · 32 sec · East MacArthur Boulevard
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
988 ft · 15 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
2066 ft · 27 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
-
7
Continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward 22nd Street, Victoria Street
1240 ft · 30 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto Newport Boulevard
855 ft · 22 sec · Newport Boulevard
-
10
Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
-
11
Turn slight right onto Victoria Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Victoria Street
-
12
Continue on Hamilton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Avenue
-
13
Turn right onto Magnolia Street
2633 ft · 57 sec · Magnolia Street
-
14
Turn left onto Atlanta Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Avenue
-
15
Continue on Orange Avenue
1002 ft · 34 sec · Orange Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto Main Street
79 m · 14 sec · Main Street
-
17
Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Huntington 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.
Costa Mesa Freeway
Continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
3.28 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Huntington Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Huntington Beach?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Costa Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Santa Ana and 6.8 miles from Huntington Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Huntington Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Costa Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
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 Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington Beach
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 198,246 |
| Coordinates | 33.6603000, -117.9992300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington Beach (-117.99923, 33.6603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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 · Jun 01, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.