Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Saidamir Mukhitdinov
The drive from Ontario, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Orange Freeway, Pomona Freeway, Garden Grove Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Orange Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.28 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
24.3 miles from Ontario, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 48.7 miles, with most of the trip on Orange Freeway and Pomona Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on Orange Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Euclid Avenue.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 48.7 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: near the start (Euclid Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward CA 60 West
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto CA 22 toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Pomona Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Garden Grove Freeway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| East 7th Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| CA 22 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Euclid Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| San Diego Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario, CA and Long Beach, CA.
Start on Holt Boulevard
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CA 22
Continue on CA 22; I 405
Take the exit onto CA 22
Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street
Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
Turn right onto East Ocean 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 48.7 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ontario, 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 Ontario, CA
This is one driving day of about 48.7 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Ontario, CA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Ontario, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.28 one way
$22.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| premium | $6.24 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Ontario on Saturday
Local time
2:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
2:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Santa Ana, CA
24 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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