Origin
Long Beach, CA
Afternoon in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Newport Beach, CA
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Newport Beach, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Newport Beach, CA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pacific Coast Highway, East Ocean Boulevard, East 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on East Pacific Coast Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.9 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 19.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pacific Coast Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
50 ft
1 ft
Total Climb
67 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
50 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
50 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Ocean Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Ocean Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Livingston Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CA 1 / East Pacific Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Ocean Boulevard
Continue onto East Ocean Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Livingston Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Livingston Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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CA 1 / East Pacific Coast Highway
Turn right onto CA 1 / East Pacific Coast Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Via Lido
Turn left onto Via Lido
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
19.7 mi into trip
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~36m in
|
Via Oporto
Turn left onto Via Oporto
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pacific Coast Highway | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 7m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| West Coast Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Livingston Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newport Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Via Lido | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Via Oporto | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Pacific Coast Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Newport Beach, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
2
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Livingston Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CA 1
13 mi
·
19 min
·
East Pacific Coast Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Coast Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Newport Boulevard South
8
Turn straight onto CA 55
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Newport Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Via Lido
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Via Lido
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Via Oporto
422 ft
·
46 sec
·
Via Oporto
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Via Oporto
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.9 miles from Long Beach, CA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.8 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 19.8 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Long Beach, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Pacific Coast Highway for about 12.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Long Beach, CA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport Beach, CA
The final approach into Newport Beach, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newport Beach, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.17 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| premium | $6.24 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newport Beach, CA
Afternoon in Newport Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Newport Beach, CA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pacific Coast Highway, East Ocean Boulevard, East 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Long Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Ocean Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Livingston Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CA 1 / East Pacific Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Beach, CA to Newport Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1 ft to 50 ft elevation with about 67 ft of total climbing.
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