How far is Woodcrest, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Woodcrest, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.78 mi
01h 18m
Flight
48.41 mi
77.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.41 mi
Kilometers
77.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.78 mi
Kilometers
91.38 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM PDT
Return by in Woodcrest
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodcrest
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodcrest
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Woodcrest
28.3 mi
00h 39m
To Long Beach
28.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodcrest and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodcrest and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Van Buren Boulevard

    1326 ft · 26 sec · Van Buren Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto CA 91 West

    1676 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach

    2569 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on San Diego Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

    2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodcrest and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
16.9 mi · 30%
Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 22%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.47 mi · 11%
Riverside Freeway
6.35 mi · 11%
Costa Mesa Freeway
4.85 mi · 9%
CA 22 West
3.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 39m from Woodcrest
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Woodcrest and 28.5 miles from Long Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodcrest and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 8 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Stay option 7.4 mi away

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance

Anaheim , CA
1420 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 998 reviews Hotel,Indoor lodging,Meeting planning service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodcrest and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 48.41 mi (77.91 km).

Woodcrest

#1 Woodcrest

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

Population14,347
Coordinates33.8822400, -117.3572700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Buren Boulevard (-117.357281, 33.882354)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.13 $24.26
Premium $6.24 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $7.57 $15.13 $30.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodcrest and Long Beach. The current time is 00:19:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.