Distance from Long Beach to Costa Mesa by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Long Beach (CA) to Costa Mesa (CA) is 18 miles or 29 kilometers or 16 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Long Beach to Costa Mesa is 21 miles (34 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 3 miles or 5 km.

Long Beach to Costa Mesa Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Long Beach, CA and Costa Mesa, CA
This map shows the distance from Long Beach, CA, Usa to Costa Mesa, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Long Beach, California to Costa Mesa, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA

The driving distance from Long Beach, California to Costa Mesa, California is 21 miles or 34 km.
The total driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA is 21 miles or 34 kilometers. Your trip begins in Long Beach, California. It ends in Costa Mesa, California.
The driving distance from Long Beach, California to Costa Mesa, California is approximately 21 miles (34 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Long Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA

How long is the drive from Long Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Long Beach to Costa Mesa take?
Long Beach and Costa Mesa are 0 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Long Beach and Costa Mesa

Time difference between Long Beach (CA) and Costa Mesa (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Long Beach	Current local time in Costa Mesa
2025-12-17, 03:14:51 PST	2025-12-17, 03:14:51 PST

How Far is it Between Long Beach California, USA and Costa Mesa California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Long Beach, CA and Costa Mesa, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	21 mi	34 km	18.24 nmi
Straight line distance	18 mi	29 km	16 nmi
Difference	3 mi	5 km	2 nmi

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