Drive or Fly: Newman, 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 scheduled commercial flights found for MCE–LGB. At 315 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 55m
Distance
315.6 mi
Total Cost
$105
CO2
128 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 27m
35m in the air
Air Distance
292 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
75 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MCE and LGB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 55m | 3h 27m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $105 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 128 kg CO2 | 75 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 16, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Newman, CA to Long Beach, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.