How far is Long Beach, CA from Big River, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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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 05h 11m.
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.
A 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 Long Beach and Big River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Big River.
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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
5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
3185 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
25 mi · 29 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Desert Center, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
1126 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Rice Road
44.2 mi · 51 min · Rice Road
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto Rio Mesa Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rio Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto Alamo Road
1719 ft · 1 min · Alamo Road
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Turn right onto Sierra Vista Road
1805 ft · 1 min · Sierra Vista Road
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Turn right onto Koloko Court
74 m · 11 sec · Koloko Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Koloko Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Big River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
45.6 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Big River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Big River?
The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Indio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Long Beach and 132.6 miles from Big River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.94 one way or $107.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Big River.
Stop Ideas Near Indio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Welk Resorts Palm Springs - Desert Oasis
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
United States Postal Service
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indio.
Indio, California
La Quinta, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Big River. Straight-line distance: 220.88 mi (355.47 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 Big River
Unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 34.1400200, -114.3613400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big River (-114.36134, 34.14002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $56.72 | $113.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $58.37 | $116.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $70.75 | $141.50 |
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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