Drive or Fly: Crescent City, CA to Long Beach, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo direct flights for CEC–LGB. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.
Drive
Door to Door
14h 43m
Distance
779.4 mi
Total Cost
$353
CO2
315 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 37m
1h 17m in the air
Air Distance
642 mi
Total Cost
$286
CO2
164 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CEC and LGB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 14h 43m | 3h 37m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $353 | $286 |
| Carbon footprint | 315 kg CO2 | 164 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Crescent City, CA to Long Beach, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.