How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Archibald Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Archibald Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
1527 ft · 28 sec · South Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
86 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.4 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
527 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 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?
Avocado Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 30.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Cucamonga and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Avocado Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avocado Heights.
Pasadena, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Pomona station
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.7 km).
#1 Rancho Cucamonga
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 178,849 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064000, -117.5931100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
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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