Distance from Joshua Tree, California to San Clemente State Beach, California
The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to San Clemente State Beach, California is 136.3 mi (219.3 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 55.8 mi (89.8 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 17 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Joshua Tree and San Clemente State Beach.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-10 W in Riverside County
Continue on I-10 W. Take CA-60 W/Moreno Valley Fwy, CA-91 W, CA-241 S/Eastern Transportation Corridor and I-5 S to Avenida Calafia in San Clemente. Take exit 73 from I-5 S
Continue on Avenida Calafia to your destination
Route Directions
Get on I-10 W in Riverside County
Continue on I-10 W. Take CA-60 W/Moreno Valley Fwy, CA-57 S and I-5 S to Avenida Calafia in San Clemente. Take exit 73 from I-5 S
Continue on Avenida Calafia to your destination
Route Directions
Continue on CA-62 W. Take I-10 W, CA-60 W/Moreno Valley Fwy, I-215 S, CA-74 W, ... and I-5 S to Avenida Calafia in San Clemente. Take exit 73 from I-5 S
Continue on Avenida Calafia to your destination
Journey Details
Traveling from Joshua Tree, California to San Clemente State Beach, California covers 131.7 miles (212 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 38 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (132-152 miles / 212-245 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections, coastal roads. During midday weekday travel, expect lighter midday traffic with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Joshua Tree
Starting Point
San Clemente State Beach
Destination