How far is Long Beach, CA from Mentone, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Mentone, CA is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Comarque of the Valencian Community
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Mentone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Mentone.
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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
37.2 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Redlands
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 38: Eureka Street, Orange Street
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Pearl Avenue
1163 ft · 25 sec · Pearl Avenue
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Turn left onto Orange Street
3219 ft · 1 min · Orange Street
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Turn right onto East Lugonia Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Lugonia Avenue
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Continue on Mentone Boulevard
1338 ft · 29 sec · Mentone Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mentone Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Mentone.
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
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
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 Mentone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Mentone?
The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Los Serranos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Long Beach and 39 miles from Mentone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Mentone.
Stop Ideas Near Los Serranos
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
Disneyland Hotel
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Serranos.
Pomona station
Ontario
Claremont, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Mentone. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.99 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 Mentone
Town in Alabama
| Population | 8,720 |
| Coordinates | 34.0700100, -117.1344800 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mentone (-117.13448, 34.07001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.73 | $41.47 |
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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