How far is Long Beach, CA from Bear Valley Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Bear Valley Springs, CA is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Bear Valley Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Bear Valley Springs.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
855 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Monolith, Tehachapi Boulevard
1553 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto East Tehachapi Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Tehachapi Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Dennison Road
2153 ft · 45 sec · South Dennison Road
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Turn right onto East Valley Boulevard
8.8 mi · 14 min · East Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cummings Valley Road
2135 ft · 60 sec · Cummings Valley 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 Cumberland Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto San Juan Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · San Juan Drive
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Turn left onto Plantation Court
1344 ft · 59 sec · Plantation Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Bear Valley Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CA 14 North
Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Long Beach and Mostly Clear near Bear Valley Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Bear Valley Springs?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Long Beach and 76.1 miles from Bear Valley Springs.
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 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Long Beach and Mostly Clear near Bear Valley Springs.
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.
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Littlerock, California
Lancaster, California
La Crescenta, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Bear Valley Springs. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.95 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 Bear Valley Springs
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 5,172 |
| Coordinates | 35.1591300, -118.6284200 |
| Altitude | 1256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Valley Springs (-118.62842, 35.15913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 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 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.57 | $65.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.52 | $67.05 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.63 | $81.27 |
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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