Origin
Covina, CA
Morning in Covina on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covina, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
This 36.2-mile journey from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA is a straightforward, one-day trip, easily completed in about 46 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local streets and the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10 West), with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short drive is around $8. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger Pacific Coast exploration, offering a practical way to connect these two Southern California communities. You won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.1 miles from Covina, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 36.2-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and the San Bernardino Freeway for a portion of the trip. The 'longest stretch' data isn't applicable here, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. This profile suggests a drive that requires constant attention to road signs and traffic signals, rather than a long, uninterrupted cruise. It's a route where you'll feel connected to the local landscape as you make your way across the region.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Citrus Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Citrus Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Bernardino Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 605 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 605 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 91 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 91 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Citrus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covina, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on North Citrus Avenue
1.0 mi
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2 min
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North Citrus Avenue
2
Continue on North Citrus Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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North Citrus Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles, San Bernardino Freeway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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I 10 West: Los Angeles, San Bernardino Freeway
4
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
52 ft
·
1 sec
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San Bernardino Freeway
5
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi
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1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
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2 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi
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1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi
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1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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I 605 South: San Bernardino
11
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
15 mi
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16 min
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San Gabriel River Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
0.3 mi
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40 sec
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CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
14
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
4.6 mi
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5 min
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Artesia Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
0.6 mi
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1 min
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I 710 South: Long Beach
17
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
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Long Beach Freeway
18
Continue on Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
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41 sec
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Seaside Freeway
19
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
20
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Shoreline Drive
21
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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South Chestnut Place
22
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Ocean Boulevard
23
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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East Ocean Boulevard
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this short 46-minute drive, the best advice is to be flexible with your departure time. Leaving Covina, CA, you’ll want to keep an eye on the estimated $8 fuel cost and ensure your tank is adequately filled before heading out. Since there are no designated 'stops' on this route, plan any necessary breaks before you depart or upon arrival in Long Beach, CA. A specific tip for this turn-heavy local drive: pay close attention to your GPS or map as you transition between North Citrus Street, I-10 West, and the San Bernardino Freeway to avoid missing any crucial turns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.1 miles from Covina, CA, or about 23m into the drive.
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 36.2 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Covina, 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 Covina, CA
This is one driving day of about 36.2 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Covina, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Covina, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Covina, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
The final approach into Long Beach, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Long Beach, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.77 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| premium | $6.24 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 36.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Citrus Street, I 10 West, San Bernardino Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Covina, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.38 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.
The drive from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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