How far is Perris, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Perris, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perris and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perris and Long Beach.
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Start on South D Street
8 m · 3 sec · South D Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Corona
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Temecula Valley Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach
2569 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Perris and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Corona Freeway
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 Perris and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perris to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Perris and 36.2 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Perris and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
Riverside–Downtown
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Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perris and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.8 km).
#1 Perris
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 79,011 |
| Coordinates | 33.7825200, -117.2286500 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
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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