This 126.8-mile journey from Bermuda Dunes, CA, to Long Beach, CA, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 37 minutes. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $29. You'll primarily be on the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and CA 91, with 79% of the drive being on highways. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Southern California locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.4 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 126.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this trip, with 79% of the drive taking place on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles along the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. While predominantly highway, the drive transitions through different freeway names, including the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and CA 91. This character suggests a consistent pace, suitable for covering ground efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing. The road's personality is geared towards direct travel, making it a functional route for getting from point A to point B.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 126.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
45.7 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 93
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
8
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34B
Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
7
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
8
100.2 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
8
105.1 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long B...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Long Beach, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.
Beach Cities
68.4 mi in|~1h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
25.3 mi
27m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi
19m
CA 91
16.7 mi
19m
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.5 mi
20m
Riverside Freeway
13.4 mi
15m
Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi
14m
Costa Mesa Freeway
4.8 mi
5m
Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bermuda Dunes, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Saint Thomas Drive
16 ft·5 sec·Saint Thomas Drive
2
Turn left onto Runaway Bay Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Runaway Bay Drive
3
Turn sharp right onto Lima Hall Drive
299 ft·13 sec·Lima Hall Drive
4
Turn left onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·42nd Avenue
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
6
Turn left onto Varner Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Varner Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 10 West
8
Merge onto I 10
25 mi·27 min·Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
18 mi·19 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 93Toward CA 60 West: RiversideUse the slight left lane.
11
Continue on CA 60
0.5 mi·33 sec·Moreno Valley Freeway
12
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi·2 min·Moreno Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CA 60
16 mi·20 min·Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi·4 min·Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.5 mi·3 min
Exit 34BToward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach CitiesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 91
13 mi·15 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·20 sec
Exit 50Toward Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 91
17 mi·19 min·CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55
4.8 mi·5 min·Costa Mesa Freeway
Exit 34Toward CA 55 South: Newport BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·39 sec
Exit 13Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto CA 22
13 mi·14 min·Garden Grove Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on CA 22; I 405
1.7 mi·1 min·San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto CA 22
2.5 mi·3 min·CA 22
Exit 23Toward CA 22 West: Long BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street
2.7 mi·6 min·East 7th Street
25
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Rose Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street
0.7 mi·2 min·East 4th Street
27
Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Alamitos Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·East Ocean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under 3 hours, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider avoiding peak commute times in the Los Angeles area to minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you approach Long Beach. The total distance is 126.8 miles, and with only one suggested stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $29, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on a highway-focused drive. A specific tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the transitions between the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and CA 91, as these are your main arteries for the majority of the trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.4 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.4 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bermuda Dunes, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bermuda Dunes, CA
This is one driving day of about 126.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.4 mi from Bermuda Dunes, CA
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Joshua Tree National Park
National Park
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.14 one way
$58.29 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$30.03
$60.07
premium
$6.18
$30.84
$61.67
diesel
$5.61
$28.00
$55.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38
0
$13.31
$6.09
Efficient EV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
EV Truck/SUV
50.7
0
$17.75
$8.12
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Morning
in Bermuda Dunes on Friday
Local time
7:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Morning
in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
7:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
53°F
Riverside, CA
63 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 126.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, CA 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.4 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 126.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Long Beach, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Joshua Tree National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
