Long Beach, California to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.3 miles 76.2 km · straight line
54.7 miles actual route 88.1 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Santa Clarita is 47.3 miles (76.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.7 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Clarita. 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 Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 525.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM