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

The driving distance from Lucerne Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.68 mi
02h 21m
Flight
84.08 mi
135.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.08 mi
Kilometers
135.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.68 mi
Kilometers
186.17 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM PDT
Return by in Lucerne Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucerne Valley
2026-10-15T10:28
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucerne Valley
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
Rancho Cucamonga
CA

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

From Lucerne Valley
57.5 mi
01h 10m
To Long Beach
58.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kendall Road

    14 m · 6 sec · Kendall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bear Valley Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Bear Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-15 South: San Bernardino

    1160 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2597 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    7.3 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway

    527 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
30.4 mi · 26%
San Bernardino Freeway
19.2 mi · 17%
San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 13%
Bear Valley Road
12.7 mi · 11%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.3 mi · 6%
Long Beach Freeway
5.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Take the exit slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Cucamonga
01h 10m from Lucerne Valley
Leave By
1:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lucerne Valley and Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Lucerne Valley and 58.2 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga

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 Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 9.7 mi away

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13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
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Jurupa Valley City Hall
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Jurupa Valley City Hall

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

15 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

25 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucerne Valley and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 84.08 mi (135.32 km).

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#1 Lucerne Valley

Located in the high Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County at an elevation of 2,953 feet, this unincorporated community sits north of the San Bernardino Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.4438900, -116.9678100
Altitude900
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 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
Start: CA 18 (-116.967809, 34.443764)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $25.54
Round trip
$51.09
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $25.54 $51.09
Mid-grade $6.50 $26.52 $53.03
Premium $6.69 $27.29 $54.58
Diesel $8.41 $34.33 $68.65

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 Lucerne Valley and Long Beach. The current time is 10:28:47.

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.