How far is Newport Beach from Los Angeles?
A – Newport Beach is 50 miles (80 km) south of Los Angeles. Take the 55-freeway north to the 405-freeway north to West Los Angeles. Exit at Wilshire Boulevard and you will find yourself in the heart of Westwood, home of the UCLA Bruins and Westwood Village. To get to downtown LA from Newport Beach, travel the 55-freeway north to the 5-freeway north and you will end up in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.