Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
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North Tustin, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA to North Tustin, CA is 24.6 miles and takes about 40m via Garden Grove Freeway and San Diego Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a straightforward connection between two Southern California locales. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it an efficient option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, especially if you're aiming for a same-day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove Freeway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| East 7th Street | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| San Diego Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Fairhaven Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| CA 22 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Junipero Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and North Tustin, CA.
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto East 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Continue on CA 22
Take the exit onto CA 22
Merge onto I 405; CA 22
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 22
Take the exit
Continue on South Ponderosa Street
Turn left onto Fairhaven Avenue
Turn right onto Old Foothill Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
Turn right onto Suburnas Way
Turn left onto Triumphal Way
Turn right onto Forum Way
Continue on Appian Way
Turn left onto Pincian Way
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 22 / Garden Grove Freeway toward CA 22 East: Garden Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Tustin Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Cloudy
Destination
Morning in North Tustin on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 64% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden Grove Freeway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.1 miles. While the San Diego Freeway also plays a role, the overall character is one of consistent, albeit potentially busy, road travel. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently over scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden Grove Freeway and East 7th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Long Beach Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Alamitos Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Junipero Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Founded 1888
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix (a premier racing event held on city streets) and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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