Long Beach, California to Santa Cruz: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Long Beach, California from Santa Cruz?
The distance from Long Beach, California to Santa Cruz is 309.4 miles (497.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Cruz is located NW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.8 miles, taking about 7h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Santa Cruz. 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 Cruz
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
- You could travel this distance about 80.5 times to circle the Earth's equator