Origin
Newport Beach, CA
Late night in Newport Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport Beach, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport Beach, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 19.9 miles along the Southern California coast, this quick drive between Newport Beach and Long Beach is easily manageable in a single day. You can expect a travel time of approximately 37 minutes, making it a perfect short-distance excursion. With a fuel budget of only $5, this trip is highly economical and avoids the need for overnight planning. The route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region, keeping your transition between the two cities simple and straightforward. Because there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the journey in one continuous push. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a practical, low-stress commute between these two coastal hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Highway | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| West Coast Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Livingston Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Newport Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Via Oporto | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Coast Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport Beach, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Via Oporto
0.1 mi
·
56 sec
·
Via Oporto
2
Turn uturn onto CA 55
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Newport Boulevard
3
Take the exit
250 ft
·
19 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
5
Take the ramp
177 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CA 1
6
Merge onto CA 1
475 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Coast Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CA 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Coast Highway
8
Continue on CA 1
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Pacific Coast Highway
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Livingston Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East Ocean Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CA 55 / Newport Boulevard
Turn uturn onto CA 55 / Newport Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 1 / Pacific Coast Highway
Merge onto CA 1 / Pacific Coast Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Livingston Drive
Turn left onto Livingston Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Late night in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since the route features 0% highway share, you will be navigating local streets like East 2nd Street and East Ocean Boulevard for the duration of the trip. The most significant portion of the drive involves a 12.9-mile stretch along the Pacific Coast Highway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from busy local corridors to the steady flow of the PCH. You will find that the lack of high-speed highway segments makes for a more deliberate, hands-on driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Pacific Coast Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CA 55 / Newport Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 55 / Newport Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Newport Beach, CA
Full guide →Newport Beach is a city famous for its lavish lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Television enthusiasts will recognize the resemblance to the show The O.C., and not just by virtue of its location in Orange County, California. The American city has its share of "beautiful people" often with wealth to spare. Yet it's very possible to enjoy life in Newport Beach amongst the millionaires on a relatively low budget.
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
Full guide →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
- • RMS Queen Mary — retired British ocean liner
- • Terminal Island — island in Los Angeles County, California, United States
- • Aquarium of the Pacific — public aquarium in Long Beach, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Pacific Coast Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 55 / Newport Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Long Beach, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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