How far is Winter Gardens, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Winter Gardens, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winter Gardens and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Gardens and Long Beach.
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Start on Walnut Road
20 m · 7 sec · Walnut Road
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Turn left onto Sapota Drive
80 m · 13 sec · Sapota Drive
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Turn right onto Winter Gardens Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Winter Gardens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pepper Drive
3143 ft · 2 min · Pepper Drive
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
825 ft · 22 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Bradley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 67 North
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
1373 ft · 18 sec · San Vicente Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52 West: Prospect Avenue
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 West
3194 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on San Clemente Canyon Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles
1534 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 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
2.7 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 Winter Gardens 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 right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Winter Gardens 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 Winter Gardens to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
San Clemente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Winter Gardens and 58.3 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.36 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Winter Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near San Clemente
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
San Clemente Business Licenses
Doheny State Beach Campground
Carlsbad Village Inn
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Clemente.
San Clemente Pier station
San Juan Capistrano
Irvine Transportation Center
Oceanside Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winter Gardens and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 97.16 mi (156.37 km).
#1 Winter Gardens
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 20,631 |
| Coordinates | 32.8311600, -116.9333600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.57 | $49.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.28 | $50.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
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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