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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Long Beach is 309.7 miles (498.41 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Long Beach, CA is 309.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Long Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Long Beach, California is: 363.61 miles (585.18 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to Long Beach will take approximately 05 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Santa Cruz

The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.

Population 64317
GPS Coordinates 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W
Latitude 36.9741200
Longitude -122.0308000
Altitude 11
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 Cruz and Long Beach

The distance between Santa Cruz and Long Beach is 585 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 30 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 Cruz and Long Beach. The current time is 03:18:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.57 liters (12.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Long Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Long Beach is $68.71 (diesel $79.5).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $68.71 $71.75 $73.69 $79.5

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz 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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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz 340.95 miles (549 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Santa Cruz 70.28 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Santa Cruz 396.39 miles (638 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Santa Cruz 146.8 miles (236 km)

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