Best Time to Drive from Santa Ana to Long Beach

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 26 minutes via SR-22 West, usually 27 at this time.

On weekdays the 22-mile drive from Santa Ana to Long Beach (via SR-22 West) usually takes as little as 26 minutes and up to 31 minutes, when leaving around 5:30 pm on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 3:30 pm or after 6:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 27 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 2:30 pm on Saturdays (28 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 Santa Ana to Long Beach?

On weekdays, leave before 3:30 pm or after 6:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 26 minutes then, versus up to 31 minutes at the worst times.

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

The 22-mile drive usually takes 26 to 31 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 27 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Santa Ana to Long Beach?

Leaving around 5:30 pm on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 31 minutes.

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