How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Long Beach, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Long Beach is 309.7 miles (498.41 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Long Beach, CA is 309.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Long Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Long Beach, California is: 363.61 miles (585.18 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Long Beach will take approximately 05 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Santa Cruz
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.
| Population | 64317 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W |
| Latitude | 36.9741200 |
| Longitude | -122.0308000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to the Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest ports in the United States. Long Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, and the Long Beach Grand Prix.
| Population | 454681 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°46'1"N 118°11'21"W |
| Latitude | 33.7669600 |
| Longitude | -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Long Beach: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236,33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Long Beach
The distance between Santa Cruz and Long Beach is 585 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Santa Cruz and Long Beach. The current time is 12:31:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.57 liters (12.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Long Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Long Beach is $68.71 (diesel $79.5).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $68.71 | $71.75 | $73.69 | $79.5 |
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The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz and Long Beach (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
