How far is Long Beach, CA from Borrego Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Borrego Springs, CA is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
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 Borrego Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Borrego 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
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
16.3 mi · 19 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Temecula Parkway
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Temecula Parkway
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Temecula Parkway
10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto San Felipe Valley Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · San Felipe Valley Road
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Turn left onto Montezuma Valley Road
17.4 mi · 27 min · Montezuma Valley Road
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Turn right onto Palm Canyon Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palm Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Christmas Circle
67 m · 5 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Exit the rotary onto Borrego Springs Road
18 m · 1 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Borrego Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Borrego 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.
Temecula Parkway
Continue straight
31.2 mi · 00h 46m
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 Borrego Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Borrego Springs?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Wildomar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Long Beach and 75.2 miles from Borrego Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 10:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.63 one way or $61.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Borrego Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Wildomar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Rotary Park
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Perris City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildomar.
Sun City, California
Perris, California
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
Hemet (Devonshire Ave), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Borrego Springs. Straight-line distance: 110.32 mi (177.54 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 Borrego Springs
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,429 |
| Coordinates | 33.2558700, -116.3750100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Borrego Springs (-116.37501, 33.25587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $30.63 | $61.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.21 | $64.42 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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