Long Beach, California to Santa Barbara: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Long Beach, California from Santa Barbara?
The distance from Long Beach, California to Santa Barbara is 97.1 miles (156.3 km) as the crow flies. Santa Barbara is located WNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. 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 Long Beach, California and Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
- You could travel this distance about 256.4 times to circle the Earth's equator