Carlsbad, California to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.4 miles 103.7 km · straight line
72.6 miles actual route 116.9 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, California from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Carlsbad, California to Long Beach, California is 64.4 miles (103.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located NW of Carlsbad, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.6 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad, California and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carlsbad, California to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, California & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, California
33.16°N, 117.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 386.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM