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

707.9 miles 1139.3 km · straight line
863.3 miles actual route 1389.4 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Santa Fe?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Santa Fe is 707.9 miles (1139.3 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 863.3 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Santa Fe. 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 Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $104–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM