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

87.1 miles 140.1 km · straight line
101 miles actual route 162.6 km · driving distance
2h 10min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Poway?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Poway is 87.1 miles (140.1 km) as the crow flies. Poway is located SE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101 miles, taking about 2h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Long Beach, California and Poway. 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 Long Beach, California to Poway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 10min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 36min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Poway

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Poway
32.96°N, 117.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
157m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 286 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM