Origin
Cabazon, CA
Afternoon in Cabazon on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabazon, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
90 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabazon, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Driving from Cabazon to Los Angeles is a straightforward 90-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. This trip is best suited as a quick day excursion, as it fits easily into a single day of travel. You will primarily navigate via the San Bernardino Freeway, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. Budgeting approximately $12 for fuel should cover your transit between these two Pacific Coast locations. Because the route is entirely contained within the same region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, making it a reliable and predictable commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45 miles from Cabazon, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a classic highway-focused experience, with 61% of your travel occurring on major freeways. The road demands your full attention as you navigate high-speed corridors, including a significant 45.3-mile stretch on the San Bernardino Freeway. You will find that the drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm rather than shifting into technical or winding local roads. Being behind the wheel here feels like a standard interstate transit, where the priority is steady movement through the urban landscape. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes speed over leisure.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Bernardino Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 90 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 10 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 10 West
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
Right toward I 10 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 10 West
6
48.1 mi into trip
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~55m in
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I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
58.6 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
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 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 45.3 mi | 52m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 32.6 mi | 36m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pecan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 45.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabazon, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Ramona Street
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ramona Street
2
Turn left onto Pecan Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Pecan Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Apache Trail
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
Apache Trail
5
Continue on Apache Trail
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Apache Trail
6
Enter roundabout
432 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 10 West
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 West
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
33 mi
·
36 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
14 mi
·
15 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
12 mi
·
14 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
24
Merge onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
26
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
Use the none lane.
28
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the none lane.
29
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 90-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to time your departure to avoid peak congestion, as the heavy reliance on the I-10 corridor means traffic flow can change rapidly. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before leaving Cabazon, even though the $12 estimated cost is modest. Because you are traveling on the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, ensure you have your toll transponder ready if you plan to utilize those lanes for a smoother ride. Use the lack of scheduled stops to your advantage by adjusting your departure time to suit your personal preferences for traffic density.
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 45 miles from Cabazon, CA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.3 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cabazon, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cabazon, CA
This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cabazon, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on San Bernardino Freeway for about 45.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45 mi from Cabazon, CA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Cabazon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
The final approach into Los Angeles, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Los Angeles, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.84 one way
$41.68 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| premium | $6.24 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Ontario, CA
45 mi in
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
25 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 43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cabazon, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 miles from Cabazon, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 90 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cabazon, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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