How far is Hemet, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Hemet, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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.
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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 01h 51m.
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 Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hemet and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemet and Long Beach.
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Start on Florida Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Florida Avenue
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Continue on Florida Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Florida Avenue
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Continue on Pinacate Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Pinacate Road
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Continue on Matthews Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Matthews Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North, CA 74 West: Riverside
2437 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard
1679 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Boulevard
11.4 mi · 18 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 91 West
1676 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach
2569 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Junipero Avenue
2523 ft · 1 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cerritos Avenue
1649 ft · 1 min · Cerritos Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
3093 ft · 2 min · 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 Hemet and Long Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Hemet 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 Hemet to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Hemet and 47.1 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hemet and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City of Riverside
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hemet and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 69.87 mi (112.45 km).
#1 Hemet
A city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 85,161 |
| Coordinates | 33.7476100, -116.9730700 |
| Altitude | 486 |
| 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 (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
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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