Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Harrison Haines
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Ontario, CA covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Bernardino Freeway, San Gabriel River Freeway, Long Beach Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 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
25.1 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 50.3 miles, with most of the trip on San Bernardino Freeway and San Gabriel River Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on San Bernardino Freeway.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,367 ft
Total Descent
398 ft
Highest Point
1,149 ft
~48.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,138 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and San Gabriel River Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 50.3 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 105 East: Norwalk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 105 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 605 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Long Beach, CA and Ontario, CA, road signs point toward Norwalk and San Bernardino.
Norwalk
San Bernardino
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Century Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North Euclid Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Shoreline Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Ontario, CA.
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Shoreline Drive
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 710
Continue on I 710
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 105
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 605
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue
Turn right onto West Transit Street
Turn right onto South Laurel Avenue
Turn right onto West Holt Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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.
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 50.3 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.1 miles or 34m 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 Ontario, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 50.3 miles and 1h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Long Beach, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 50.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ontario, 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 Ontario, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| premium | $6.24 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
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: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Ontario on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
77°F
Los Angeles, CA
25 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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