How far is Santa Monica, CA from Long Beach, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Monica and Long Beach is 24.58 miles (39.56 km).

Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to Long Beach, CA is 24.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to Long Beach, California is: 31.12 miles (50.08 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Monica to Long Beach will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Santa Monica

A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on the Santa Monica Bay in southern California. Santa Monica is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.

Population 90024
GPS Coordinates 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W
Latitude 34.0194500
Longitude -118.4911900
Altitude 32
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Monica and Long Beach

The distance between Santa Monica and Long Beach is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 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 Monica and Long Beach. The current time is 03:36:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.16 liters (1.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and Long Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to Long Beach is $5.88 (diesel $6.8).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $5.88 $6.14 $6.31 $6.8

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Monica 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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