Origin
Jurupa Valley, CA
Morning in Jurupa Valley on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jurupa Valley, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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
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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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Orange Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Garden Grove Freeway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| East 7th Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| CA 22 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| San Diego Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Etiwanda Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pomona Freeway
— 18 mi, about 20m
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
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 60 West
5
Merge onto CA 60
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 1C
Toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 22 West
12
Merge onto CA 22
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden Grove Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 22; I 405
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto CA 22
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 22
Exit 23
Toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 7th Street
16
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rose Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 4th Street
18
Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamitos Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CA 22
Take the exit onto CA 22 toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Pomona Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and Orange Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near CA 57 / Orange Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Jurupa Valley, CA
Full guide →Founded 2011
Jurupa Valley, also known as Rubidoux, is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • Jensen Alvarado Ranch — human settlement in Jurupa Valley, California, United States of America
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix (a premier racing event held on city streets) and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.
Top landmarks
- • RMS Queen Mary — retired British ocean liner
- • Terminal Island — island in Los Angeles County, California, United States
- • Aquarium of the Pacific — public aquarium in Long Beach, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Pomona Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Long Beach, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Long Beach, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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