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Trip from San Jacinto, CA to Long Beach, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

83.7 mi

135 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Riverside County, California, United States

San Jacinto, CA

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Long Beach, CA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 83.7-mile journey from San Jacinto, CA, to Long Beach, CA, designed to take approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Primarily utilizing major roadways like the Ramona Expressway and CA 91, it features a substantial 73% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of around $19, this route offers an economical way to travel between two points within the Pacific Coast region. Expect a focused, highway-centric experience that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.8 miles from San Jacinto, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ramona Expressway 18 mi 24m
CA 91 16.7 mi 19m
Garden Grove Freeway 12.7 mi 14m
Cajalco Road 6.2 mi 9m
El Sobrante Road 5.8 mi 7m
Costa Mesa Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
Riverside Freeway 4.2 mi 4m
La Sierra Avenue 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Ramona Expressway — 18 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jacinto, CA and Long Beach, CA.

1

Start on East Main Street

80 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn slight right onto Ramona Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ramona Boulevard
3

Turn right onto North State Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North State Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto Ramona Expressway

18 mi · 24 min · Ramona Expressway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on Cajalco Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cajalco Expressway
6

Continue on Cajalco Road

6.2 mi · 9 min · Cajalco Road
7

Turn right onto El Sobrante Road

5.8 mi · 7 min · El Sobrante Road
Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue

3.3 mi · 5 min · La Sierra Avenue
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward CA 91 West Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto CA 91

4.2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Exit 50 Toward Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on CA 91

17 mi · 19 min · CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55

4.8 mi · 5 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
Exit 34 Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 39 sec
Exit 13 Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto CA 22

13 mi · 14 min · Garden Grove Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on CA 22; I 405

1.7 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street

2.7 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
19

Turn left onto Rose Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
21

Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23

Arrive at destination

East Ocean Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 1 hour and 55-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, offering flexibility in departure times. Consider starting in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the Los Angeles metropolitan area. While there are no mandatory stops indicated, you can easily pull over for fuel or a break if needed; the $19 fuel estimate suggests a relatively efficient tank. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you near Long Beach, as local congestion can impact your arrival time.

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 41.8 miles from San Jacinto, CA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 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 Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving San Jacinto, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Jacinto, CA

This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from San Jacinto, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ramona Expressway for about 18 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Riverside County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corona, CA

42 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.

Popular next leg

Corona, CA to Long Beach, CA

43 mi · 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Perris, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corona, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from San Jacinto, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Orange, California

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 25min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17147873925

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Amy's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Riverside, California

0.9 mi

Corona Airport Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corona, California

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orange, California

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 25min to go 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Orange, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17147873925

Visit website

Amy's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19516890296

Visit website

Corona Airport Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Corona, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19512731643

Visit website

Little Pantry Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hemet, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19519290908

Bubu's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Long Beach, California

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15625347279

Visit website

YANI's CAFE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hemet, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19516528885

Visit website

Mimi's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Corona, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19517342073

Visit website

Downtown Deli & Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hemet, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19519291521

Visit website

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Orange, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Cafe Bottega

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19513738028

Visit website

La Gare Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Perris, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19513550096

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hemet, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hemet, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Perris, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Perris, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Yorba Linda, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Long Beach, CA

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15624324900

Visit website

Aquarium of the Pacific

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Long Beach, California

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15625903100

Visit website

SoCal Whale Watching

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Long Beach, California

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15624729514

Visit website

Garden Grove Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Garden Grove, California

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17147415200

Visit website

Mission Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16572345625

Visit website

Magnolia Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Garden Grove, California

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17147415222

Visit website

Animation Academy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Anaheim, CA

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

Signal Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Signal Hill, California

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15629897300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 26.5 and 76.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
26.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | El Sobrante Road

Turn right onto El Sobrante Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
40.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward Main Street
8
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
8
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach

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 13 Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long B...
7
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

$19.24 one way

$38.48 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $19.82 $39.65
premium $6.18 $20.35 $40.71
diesel $5.61 $18.48 $36.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35
EV Truck/SUV 33.5 0 $11.72 $5.36

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

San Jacinto, CA

Late night in San Jacinto on Tuesday

Local time

1:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Beach, CA

Late night in Long Beach on Tuesday

Local time

1:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance 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

10 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 55m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of your travel time spent on faster roads. You'll begin on the Ramona Expressway, where you'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 18 miles, setting a brisk pace. Transitioning to CA 91 and then the Garden Grove Freeway, the character remains consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. While not a winding, scenic byway, this route offers a direct and predictable driving experience, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for most of the journey.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Ramona Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ramona Expressway and CA 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near El Sobrante Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 26.5 miles (El Sobrante Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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 55m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Ramona Expressway. 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 26.5 miles (El Sobrante Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (CA 55 / Costa Mesa 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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