Best Time to Drive from Long Beach to Santa Ana

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 26 minutes via SR-22 East and I-405 South, usually 26 at this time.

On weekdays the 22-mile drive from Long Beach to Santa Ana (via SR-22 East and I-405 South) usually takes as little as 25 minutes and up to 33 minutes, when leaving around 8 am on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7 am or after 6 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 27 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 2:30 pm on Saturdays (27 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Long Beach to Santa Ana?

On weekdays, leave before 7 am or after 6 pm. The drive usually takes about 25 minutes then, versus up to 33 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Santa Ana?

The 22-mile drive usually takes 25 to 33 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 27 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Long Beach to Santa Ana?

Leaving around 8 am on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 33 minutes.

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