Origin
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
264.9 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Big River, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA covers 264.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Golden Avenue, I 710 North, Shoreline Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.4 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 264.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Golden 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Golden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 710 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shoreline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seaside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Beach Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 91 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Artesia Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Golden Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Big River, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Golden Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 710 North
4
Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Shoreline Drive
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 710 North
6
Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
7
Continue on Long Beach Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
CA 91 East: Riverside
9
Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 91 East: Riverside
10
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Artesia Freeway
11
Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Riverside Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Riverside Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
15
Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pomona Freeway
16
Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Escondido Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Escondido Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
19
Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Moreno Valley Expressway
20
Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
21
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
24
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Desert Center, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Desert Center, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
26
Turn left onto Rice Road
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Rice Road
27
Continue straight
36 mi
·
45 min
28
Turn right onto Rio Mesa Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rio Mesa Drive
29
Turn left onto Alamo Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamo Road
30
Turn right onto Sierra Vista Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sierra Vista Road
31
Turn right onto Koloko Court
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Koloko Court
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.4 miles from Long Beach, CA, or about 2h 35m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.4 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big River, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 264.9 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Long Beach, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.4 mi from Long Beach, CA · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Big River, CA
The final approach into Big River, 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 Big River, 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
$61.34 one way
$122.69 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $63.26 | $126.53 |
| premium | $6.24 | $65.11 | $130.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.85 | $117.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.81 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.09 | $16.95 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Big River, CA
Morning in Big River on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA covers 264.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Golden Avenue, I 710 North, Shoreline Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.4 miles from Long Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Long Beach, CA to Big River, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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