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Trip from Victorville, CA to Long Beach, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

99.6 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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 the Victor Valley in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Victorville, CA

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Long Beach, CA

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Trip Overview

This 99.6-mile drive from Victorville, CA to Long Beach, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in under two hours, making it perfect for a single-day journey. The route primarily utilizes I-15 and the San Bernardino Freeway, with an 88% highway share, suggesting a consistent, fast-paced experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this drive offers an economical option for traveling between the Pacific Coast regions. Given its manageable distance and duration, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.8 miles from Victorville, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Barstow and Mojave Freeway 20.9 mi 22m
San Bernardino Freeway 19.2 mi 22m
I 15 14.8 mi 16m
San Gabriel River Freeway 14.6 mi 16m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes 7.3 mi 7m
Long Beach Freeway 5.8 mi 7m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Artesia Freeway 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Barstow and Mojave Freeway — 20.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CA 18

0.9 mi · 1 min · D Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left

0.6 mi · 40 sec
Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto I 15; CA 18

15 mi · 15 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist

5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

6.3 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 15

15 mi · 16 min · I 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 109A Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

204 ft · 5 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 10 EXPR

7.3 mi · 7 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
11

Merge onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.6 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.6 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 31A Toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 605 South: San Bernardino Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 605

15 mi · 16 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

527 ft · 12 sec
Exit 7A Toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28

Merge onto CA 91

4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Merge onto I 710

5.8 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on I 710

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium Use the slight left / straight lanes.
34

Continue on Shoreline Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
35

Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
36

Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Ocean Boulevard
37

Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
38

Arrive at destination

East Ocean Boulevard

Trip Plan

With a duration of just under two hours, this drive from Victorville to Long Beach offers significant flexibility. You can depart at any time of day, though aiming to avoid peak commuting hours in the greater Los Angeles area will ensure a smoother arrival. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is short, you can easily complete it without needing to plan for fuel or rest breaks. A practical tip: keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Long Beach area, as congestion can significantly impact your arrival time, even on this relatively short trip.

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 49.8 miles from Victorville, CA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 22 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 55m 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 32m

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 Victorville, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Victorville, CA

This is one driving day of about 99.6 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Victorville, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Barstow and Mojave Freeway for about 20.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pomona, CA

50 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

Pomona, CA to Long Beach, CA

44.3 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Hesperia, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Upland, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Victorville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bubu's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Beach, California

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15625347279

Visit website

Bubu's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Long Beach, California

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15625347279

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 35.6

Fontana, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.1

Victorville, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.1

Victorville, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.1

Victorville, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Victorville, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49.8

Upland, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Victorville, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.1

Victorville, California

+18887584389

Visit website

California Route 66 Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Victorville, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17609510436

Visit website

Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.6

Long Beach, CA

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15624324900

Visit website

Aquarium of the Pacific

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.6

Long Beach, California

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15625903100

Visit website

SoCal Whale Watching

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.6

Long Beach, California

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15624729514

Visit website

NHRA Motorsports Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.9

Pomona, California

Hours: Closed

+19096222133

Visit website

Mayfair Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 85.4

Lakewood, California

Hours: 3–6 pm

+15628664776

Visit website

Unity Escape Rooms

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.7

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: 9:45 am–9:30 pm

+18773386489

Visit website

Mae Boyar Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 85.4

Lakewood, California

Hours: 3–9 pm

+15629256912

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.9 and 85.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
42.9 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 109A Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31A Toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
7
70 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 605 South: San Bernardino

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 605 South: San Bernardino
8
85 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway

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 7A Toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
7
85.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.89 one way

$45.78 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $23.59 $47.18
premium $6.18 $24.22 $48.44
diesel $5.61 $21.99 $43.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
EV Truck/SUV 39.8 0 $13.94 $6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Victorville, CA

Evening in Victorville on Sunday

Local time

6:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Beach, CA

Evening in Long Beach on Sunday

Local time

6:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°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

15 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 58m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 99.6-mile route, with 88% of the drive taking place on major freeways like I-15 and the San Bernardino Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on the Barstow and Mojave Freeway. This means the drive will likely feel consistent, with limited opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main path. The character of the drive is defined by its efficiency and directness, designed for covering ground quickly rather than for leisurely exploration.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on Barstow and Mojave Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Barstow and Mojave Freeway and San Bernardino Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.9 miles in.

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 99.6 miles you will encounter 33 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 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 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.

On the drive from Victorville, CA to Long Beach, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Pasadena along the way.

Pasadena

90 mi in | ~1h 42m

About the Cities

Starting in Victorville, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1895

Victorville is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

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 58m. Total distance: 99.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on Barstow and Mojave 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 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 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 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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