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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Long Beach is 97.44 miles (156.82 km).

Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Long Beach, CA is 97.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Long Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Long Beach, California is: 115.83 miles (186.41 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Barbara to Long Beach will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Santa Barbara

The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. Santa Barbara is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Population 90254
GPS Coordinates 34°25'15"N 119°41'53"W
Latitude 34.4208300
Longitude -119.6981900
Altitude 15
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 Barbara and Long Beach

The distance between Santa Barbara and Long Beach is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 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 Barbara and Long Beach. The current time is 02:56:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.47 liters (4.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Long Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Long Beach is $21.89 (diesel $25.32).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $21.89 $22.86 $23.47 $25.32

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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