Origin
Jurupa Valley, CA
Afternoon in Jurupa Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
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6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Trip Overview
Traveling from Jurupa Valley to Long Beach is a straightforward 53.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Because both locations sit within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience a major shift in climate or geography, making this an ideal one-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the trek, which relies heavily on local arteries rather than long stretches of interstate. Since the drive is quite brief, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between the Inland Empire and the coast, perfect for those who prefer a manageable transit over a multi-day haul.
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
26.7 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local infrastructure, utilizing Etiwanda Avenue, Mission Boulevard, and CA 60 West to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is essentially 0 miles on Etiwanda Avenue, your focus will be on navigating frequent turns and surface-level traffic. This character makes the trip feel more like a suburban transit experience than a scenic highway tour. Be prepared for constant adjustments behind the wheel as you transition between these specific local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Etiwanda Avenue 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 Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Etiwanda Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mission Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pomona Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orange Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden Grove Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Diego Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Etiwanda Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jurupa Valley, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Jurupa Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jurupa Road
2
Turn right onto Etiwanda Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Etiwanda Avenue
3
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Mission Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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CA 60 West
5
Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
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Pomona Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
404 ft
·
5 sec
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Orange Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
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Orange Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Orange Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
CA 22 West: Long Beach
11
Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 22 West
12
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden Grove Freeway
13
Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
San Diego Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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CA 22 West: Long Beach
15
Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
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East 7th Street
16
Turn left onto Junipero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Junipero Avenue
17
Turn right
167 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto Cerritos Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Cerritos Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Ocean Boulevard
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 5-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the reliance on local roads like Mission Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, traffic patterns will play a major role in your actual arrival time. You won't need to plan for formal stops since the total distance is only 53.4 miles, allowing you to drive straight through with ease. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind when planning your departures to ensure you have enough for the round trip. A concrete tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the frequent turns required by the local road network, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be actively navigating the entire time.
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 26.7 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA, or about 32m 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 53.4 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.7 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
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 Jurupa Valley, 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 Jurupa Valley, CA
This is one driving day of about 53.4 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jurupa Valley, 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 26.7 mi from Jurupa Valley, CA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Jurupa Valley, 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
$12.37 one way
$24.73 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| premium | $6.24 | $13.13 | $26.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
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
23 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
1h 5m 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 Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Etiwanda Avenue, Mission Boulevard, CA 60 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.37 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 Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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