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

The driving distance from Upland, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
50.2 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.2 mi
Kilometers
80.79 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 7:15 PM PDT
Return by in Upland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-22T18:16
Arrive Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 7:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
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 Upland
25.5 mi
00h 29m
To Long Beach
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 9th Street

    741 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue

    2951 ft · 1 min · North Euclid Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

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

    839 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

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

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  24. 24

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

    527 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

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

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway

  27. 27

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

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

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

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  31. 31

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland 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
36 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
18.7 mi · 37%
San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 29%
Long Beach Freeway
5.83 mi · 12%
Artesia Freeway
4.56 mi · 9%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.4 mi · 3%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South El Monte
00h 29m from Upland
Leave By
4:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upland 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 Upland to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 25.5 miles from Upland and 24.7 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:32 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 Upland and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

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 12.7 mi away

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1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
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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 Upland and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population77,850
Coordinates34.0975100, -117.6483900
Altitude377
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: North 2nd Avenue (-117.648439, 34.09751)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

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.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Long Beach. The current time is 18:16:35.

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.