How far is Barstow, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Barstow, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barstow and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow and Long Beach.
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Start on East Main Street
16 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Barstow Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Barstow Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
45 mi · 48 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
2597 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.3 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
527 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barstow and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
45 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Barstow and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barstow to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fontana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Barstow and 63.8 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barstow and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fontana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fontana.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barstow and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 102.68 mi (165.24 km).
#1 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.8985900, -117.0228200 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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