Origin
La Verne, CA
Evening in La Verne on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Verne, CA to Palmdale, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Verne, CA
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Palmdale, CA
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Trip Overview
This 68.6-mile drive from La Verne, CA to Palmdale, CA will take approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. It's a perfect one-day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll navigate using the Foothill Freeway, Angeles Forest Highway, and Angeles Crest Highway, with 39% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, taking you from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the same region, with no designated stops to worry about.
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
34.3 miles from La Verne, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is a blend of freeway cruising and more engaging highway travel. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.5 miles on the Foothill Freeway, offering a chance to settle in. As you transition to the Angeles Forest Highway and Angeles Crest Highway, the drive will likely become more winding and scenic. With 39% of the route on highways, you’ll get a taste of both open road and more technical driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 68.6 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
6
3.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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CA 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210 / Foothill Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
29 mi into trip
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~35m in
Take the exit toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
6
29.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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CA 2; NF 61 / Angeles Crest Highway
Turn right onto CA 2; NF 61 / Angeles Crest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| Angeles Forest Highway | 24.6 mi | 36m |
| Angeles Crest Highway | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| Sierra Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Wheeler Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bonita Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Palmdale Boulevard | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 26.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Verne, CA and Palmdale, CA.
1
Start on Bonita Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Bonita Avenue
2
Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Wheeler Avenue
3
Turn left onto CA 66; US 66 Hist
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 20
Toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CA 2; NF 61
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
Angeles Crest Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto N3; FH 59
25 mi
·
36 min
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Angeles Forest Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 6 Hist
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Sierra Highway
12
Continue on US 6 Hist
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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Sierra Highway
13
Turn right onto CA 138
38 ft
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0 sec
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East Palmdale Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
CA 138
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just under 1.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving La Verne in the morning will give you the full day in Palmdale. The longest continuous stretch is on the Foothill Freeway, so plan your first fuel stop before you get too far into the more remote sections of the Angeles Forest Highway and Angeles Crest Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out on these latter roads.
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 34.3 miles from La Verne, CA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 68.6 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 45m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmdale, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving La Verne, 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 La Verne, CA
This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from La Verne, 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 Foothill Freeway for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from La Verne, CA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from La Verne, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palmdale, CA
The final approach into Palmdale, 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 Palmdale, 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
$15.77 one way
$31.53 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Palmdale, CA
Evening in Palmdale on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
6 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 36m 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 La Verne, CA to Palmdale, CA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, Angeles Forest Highway, Angeles Crest Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from La Verne, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.77 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 11 significant decision points across 68.6 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from La Verne, CA to Palmdale, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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