How far is Long Beach, CA from Apple Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Apple Valley, CA is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
Driving 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 06m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Apple Valley.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
761 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1984 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East
1991 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 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
1.1 mi · 1 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
1.4 mi · 2 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
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.4 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
14 mi · 15 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 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
5.4 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
10.1 mi · 11 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli Road
1751 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Nisqualli Road
673 ft · 20 sec · Nisqualli Road
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Turn left onto Mariposa Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mariposa Road
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Turn right onto Yates Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Yates Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Tree Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Green Tree Boulevard
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Continue on Yates Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Yates Road
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Continue on Yucca Loma Road
4 mi · 7 min · Yucca Loma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Road
84 m · 11 sec · Navajo Road
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Continue on Navajo Road
128 m · 19 sec · Navajo Road
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Turn right onto Happy Trails Highway
991 ft · 17 sec · Happy Trails Highway
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Turn slight left
109 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Outer Hwy 18 North
9 m · 1 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Apple Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ontario Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
14 mi · 00h 15m
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 Long Beach and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Long Beach and 50.9 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontario.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 76.57 mi (123.23 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Apple Valley
Town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 74,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.5008300, -117.1858800 |
| Altitude | 898 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apple Valley (-117.18588, 34.50083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.17 | $54.33 |
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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