Origin
Irvine, CA
Late night in Irvine on Monday
Local time
5:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irvine, CA to Beaumont, CA
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irvine, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Beaumont, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Irvine, CA to Beaumont, CA covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Moreno Valley Freeway, Eastern Transportation Corridor for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
33.7 miles from Irvine, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 67.3 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Moreno Valley Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 miles on Riverside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Moreno Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 67.3 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 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
8
42.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
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 65B
Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indi...
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway toward CA 60 East: Indio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward CA 60 East: Indio
7
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 94
Toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue
7
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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CA 79 / Beaumont Avenue
Turn left onto CA 79 / Beaumont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Irvine, CA to Beaumont, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Indio along the way.
Indio
42.8 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 23.4 mi | 26m |
| Moreno Valley Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Eastern Transportation Corridor | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Escondido Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Irvine Center Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Moreno Valley Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Jeffrey Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| San Diego Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 23.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine, CA and Beaumont, CA.
1
Start on I 405
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Diego Freeway
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 4
Toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
3
Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffrey Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Center Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Edinger Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Edinger Avenue
6
Turn slight right
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Jamboree Road, Walnut Avenue
7
Continue on Jamboree Road
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Jamboree Road
Toward Walnut Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CA 261 North
9
Merge onto CA 261 Toll
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Transportation Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 39A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto CA 91
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 65B
Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto CA 60
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pomona Freeway
14
Continue on I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 215; CA 60
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Exit 29
Toward CA 60 East: Indio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Moreno Valley Expressway
18
Continue on CA 60
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 94
Toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CA 79
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Beaumont Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
Beaumont Avenue
Trip Plan
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 33.7 miles from Irvine, CA, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 67.3 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaumont, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Irvine, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Irvine, CA
This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irvine, 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.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Freeway for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Irvine, CA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Irvine, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaumont, CA
The final approach into Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, 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
$15.58 one way
$31.17 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
| premium | $6.24 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Beaumont, CA
Late night in Beaumont on Monday
Local time
5:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Riverside, CA
34 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Irvine, CA to Beaumont, CA covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Moreno Valley Freeway, Eastern Transportation Corridor. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Irvine, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 67.3 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 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Irvine, CA to Beaumont, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Indio along the way.
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