This 93.6-mile drive from Long Beach, CA to Mountain View Acres, CA will take approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, with 87% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $22. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, traversing different parts of California. It's a straightforward drive with no planned stops, ideal for getting directly to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
San Bernardino Freeway
18.9 mi
21m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
17 mi
18m
Ontario Freeway
14 mi
15m
San Gabriel River Freeway
11.6 mi
13m
Long Beach Freeway
8.1 mi
10m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.4 mi
7m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi
5m
Century Freeway
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Mountain View Acres, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.7 mi·2 min·East Ocean Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
414 ft·6 sec·North Golden Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 710 North
4
Merge onto Shoreline Drive
0.5 mi·47 sec·Shoreline Drive
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
Toward I 710 North
6
Merge onto I 710
0.5 mi·41 sec·Seaside Freeway
7
Continue on I 710
8.1 mi·10 min·Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 11B; 11AToward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, NorwalkUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 11AToward I 105 East: NorwalkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 105 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 105
3.5 mi·4 min·Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 605 NorthUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 605 North
14
Merge onto I 605
12 mi·13 min·San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San BernardinoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 10 East: San BernardinoUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi·4 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
7.4 mi·7 min·I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
27
Take the exit
395 ft·9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 10
1.5 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 58AToward I 15 North: Barstow, Las VegasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 15
14 mi·15 min·Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi·7 min·Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
5.4 mi·5 min·CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
10 mi·10 min·Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 148Toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn left onto Nisqualli Road
0.1 mi·10 sec·Nisqualli Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
36
Continue on La Mesa Road
0.6 mi·1 min·La Mesa Road
37
Turn right onto El Evado Road
0.8 mi·1 min·El Evado Road
38
Turn left onto Maricopa Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Maricopa Road
39
Arrive at destination
Maricopa Road
Trip Plan
With a duration of under two hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can leave Long Beach at your leisure, but consider an early start to avoid potential traffic on the San Bernardino Freeway. Given the relatively short distance and high highway share, you won't need to plan extensive stops for fuel or rest. The longest stretch is under 19 miles, so you can easily manage the drive without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on traffic reports, especially near the junctions of the mentioned freeways.
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 46.8 miles from Long Beach, CA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 miles.
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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain View Acres, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Long Beach, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on San Bernardino Freeway for about 18.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 91.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.5 mi into trip|~15m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11B; 11A
Toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norw...
8
10.9 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 105 East: Norwalk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward I 105 East: Norwalk
7
11.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 105 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 105 East
8
54.4 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58A
Toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas
8
91.7 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 148
Toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.51 one way
$43.03 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$22.17
$44.34
premium
$6.18
$22.76
$45.52
diesel
$5.61
$20.67
$41.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.49
Efficient EV
23.4
0
$8.19
$3.74
EV Truck/SUV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Long Beach, CA
Late night
in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
1:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mountain View Acres, CA
Late night
in Mountain View Acres on Tuesday
Local time
1:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
2 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
1h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, as 87% of the route involves freeway travel. Your journey will primarily utilize the San Bernardino Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, and Ontario Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.9 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway. While largely consistent, this type of driving allows for steady progress towards Mountain View Acres.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Barstow and Mojave 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.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.6 miles you will encounter 32 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 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Long Beach, CA and Mountain View Acres, CA, road signs point toward Norwalk, San Bernardino and Las Vegas.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on San Bernardino 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 Mountain View Acres, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mountain View Acres, CA before heading back.
