How far is Bear Valley Springs, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Bear Valley Springs, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Valley Springs and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Valley Springs and Long Beach.
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Start on Plantation Court
1344 ft · 1 min · Plantation Court
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Turn right onto San Juan Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · San Juan Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bear Valley Road
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Turn left onto Cummings Valley Road
2135 ft · 1 min · Cummings Valley Road
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
6.8 mi · 10 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
2694 ft · 51 sec · Tucker Road
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Continue on West Tehachapi Boulevard
3236 ft · 55 sec · West Tehachapi Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
17 mi · 20 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mojave
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
23 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
115 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 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 Bear Valley Springs 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.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Bear Valley Springs and Patchy Fog near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Valley Springs to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Bear Valley Springs and 75.1 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 12:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bear Valley Springs and Patchy Fog near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Vincent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vincent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Valley Springs and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.95 km).
#1 Bear Valley Springs
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 5,172 |
| Coordinates | 35.1591300, -118.6284200 |
| Altitude | 1256 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.48 | $80.97 |
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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