How far is Long Beach, CA from Sky Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Sky Valley, CA is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
123.97 mi
02h 38m
Flight
105.76 mi
170.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.76 mi
Kilometers
170.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.97 mi
Kilometers
199.51 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sky Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 2:57 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-10-15T12:19
Arrive Sky Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 2:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Highgrove
CA

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

From Long Beach
61.9 mi
01h 19m
To Sky Valley
62.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Sky Valley.

  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

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    3185 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    31.2 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

    2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 62: 29 Palms Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on 29 Palms Highway

    2632 ft · 39 sec · 29 Palms Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dillon Road

    14.6 mi · 26 min · Dillon Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hot Springs Road

    1 km · 3 min · Hot Springs Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    93 m · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    27 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
40 mi · 32%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 15%
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.2 mi · 13%
Dillon Road
14.6 mi · 12%
Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 10%
Long Beach Freeway
5.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highgrove
01h 19m from Long Beach
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Sky Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Sky Valley?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Highgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Long Beach and 62.1 miles from Sky Valley.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.36 one way or $54.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Sky Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Highgrove

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 Highgrove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC

Rancho Cucamonga , CA
9259 Utica Ave Ste 110, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Safety equipment supplier,Aluminum supplier,Banner store,Design agency,Sign shop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highgrove.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

6 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

10 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

12 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
BUS

Perris, California

27 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Sky Valley. Straight-line distance: 105.76 mi (170.21 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Sky Valley

Located in Riverside County at an elevation of 1060 feet, this rural community sits in the Colorado Desert between the Little San Bernardino Mountains and the Indio Hills.

Population0
Coordinates33.8900100, -116.3525100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Sky Valley (-116.35251, 33.89001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $27.36
Round trip
$54.72
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $27.36 $54.72
Mid-grade $6.50 $28.40 $56.80
Premium $6.69 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $8.41 $36.76 $73.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Sky Valley. The current time is 12:19:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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