Origin
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Morning in Kinneloa Mesa on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Pomona, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Pomona, CA
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Trip Overview
This 25-mile drive from Kinneloa Mesa to Pomona, California, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 35 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 74% of the journey on freeways, making it a straightforward transit. You can expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this short excursion. Given its brevity and the direct nature of the drive, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The entire route stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a consistent regional experience.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pomona, CA
Full guide →Pomona is in the San Gabriel Valley, near Los Angeles, California. Named after the Roman goddess of fruit, in the 1920s it was indeed known as "the Queen of the Citrus Belt." However, its origins preceded that epoch as an allotment given to two ranchers, Ricardo Véjar and Ygnacio Palomares, in the 1830s, when the territory was still part of Mexico. After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and becoming part of the USA, it eventually became absorbed into the megalopolis of southern California, with perhaps its main standout nowadays being the site of the LA County Fair, or the location of Cal Polytechnic U.
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 35m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The journey is largely characterized by its highway-focused profile, with 74% of the mileage on freeways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Foothill Freeway and Orange Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on the Foothill Freeway, providing a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates segments on Sierra Madre Villa Avenue, offering a slight change in scenery and speed as you transition. This mix ensures a dynamic, though still predominantly fast-paced, driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Foothill Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and Orange Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Sierra Madre Villa Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Sierra Madre Villa Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
7
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CA 71: Corona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22C
Toward CA 71: Corona
7
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Mission Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14B
Toward Mission Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Orange Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Sierra Madre Villa Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Mission Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chino Valley Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vosburg Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa, CA and Pomona, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Vosburg Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Vosburg Street
3
Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 210
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Foothill Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44A
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on CA 57
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 22C
Toward CA 71: Corona
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on CA 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Mission Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Main Street
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Pomona, CA
Morning in Pomona on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 7:07AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 7:07AM PDT until April 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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
1 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
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Pomona, CA covers 25 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, Orange Freeway, Sierra Madre Villa Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Kinneloa Mesa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.75 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Sierra Madre Villa Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Pomona, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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