How far is Long Beach, CA from Ontario, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Ontario, CA is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.26 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.04 mi
59.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.04 mi
Kilometers
59.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.26 mi
Kilometers
80.88 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Sat, Apr 18, 6:43 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-18T17:38
Arrive Ontario
Sat, Apr 18, 6:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South El Monte
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Long Beach
25.1 mi
00h 32m
To Ontario
25.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Ontario.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Ontario.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East

    1991 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

    932 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    1.7 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Ontario, Upland

    1182 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Euclid Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Transit Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Transit Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Laurel Avenue

    75 m · 15 sec · South Laurel Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Holt Boulevard

    139 m · 12 sec · West Holt Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holt Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Ontario.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
18.4 mi · 37%
San Gabriel River Freeway
11.6 mi · 23%
Long Beach Freeway
8.13 mi · 16%
Century Freeway
3.53 mi · 7%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.76 mi · 3%
North Euclid Avenue
1.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South El Monte
00h 32m from Long Beach
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Ontario?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

South El Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Long Beach and 25.2 miles from Ontario.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.

Stop Ideas Near South El Monte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South El Monte and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 11.6 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South El Monte.

BUS

Pasadena, California

13 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

17 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

21 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

23 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 37.04 mi (59.61 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Ontario

#2 Ontario

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population183,393
Coordinates34.0633400, -117.6508900
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Ontario (-117.65089, 34.06334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $10.21
Round trip
$20.42
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.21 $20.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.74 $21.47
Premium $6.24 $11.05 $22.10
Diesel $7.57 $13.39 $26.79

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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There is no time difference between Long Beach and Ontario. The current time is 17:38:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.