How far is Long Beach, CA from Colton, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Colton, CA is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Colton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Colton.
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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
36.1 mi · 42 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Street, Mount Vernon Avenue
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
135 m · 9 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Washington Street
870 ft · 26 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Mount Vernon Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Colton Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · North Colton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Colton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Colton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Colton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Colton?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Long Beach and 34.4 miles from Colton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Colton.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Colton. Straight-line distance: 54.49 mi (87.7 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 Colton
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,661 |
| Coordinates | 34.0739000, -117.3136500 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colton (-117.31365, 34.0739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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