How far is Long Beach, CA from Fort Irwin, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Fort Irwin, CA is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Fort Irwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Fort Irwin.
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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
45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fort Irwin Road
1217 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Irwin Road
22.2 mi · 27 min · Fort Irwin Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Truck Bypass
1.4 mi · 3 min · Truck Bypass
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Turn left
38 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Irwin Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Fort Irwin Road
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Continue on South Loop Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Loop Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
3179 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Fort Irwin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Fort Irwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Fort Irwin?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 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?
Hesperia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Long Beach and 82.5 miles from Fort Irwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Fort Irwin.
Stop Ideas Near Hesperia
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 Hesperia.
Victorville, CA
Victor Valley Transportation Center
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Fort Irwin. Straight-line distance: 134.22 mi (216.01 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 Fort Irwin
Situated in the high Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County at an elevation of 2487 feet, this installation occupies vast, rugged terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2627500, -116.6847500 |
| Altitude | 758 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Irwin (-116.68475, 35.26275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $6.26 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $37.82 | $75.65 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $48.96 | $97.93 |
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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