How far is Yorba Linda, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Yorba Linda, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorba Linda and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorba Linda and Long Beach.
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Start on Yorba Linda Boulevard
13 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Continue on Yorba Linda Boulevard
693 ft · 31 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West
1764 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
1760 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach
2569 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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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 Yorba Linda and Long 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.
Garden Grove Freeway
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Garden Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Yorba Linda and 16.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yorba Linda and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorba Linda and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Yorba Linda
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 68,027 |
| Coordinates | 33.8886300, -117.8131100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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 (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
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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