Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Green Acres, CA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Pomona Freeway, I 215 Truck, CA 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Los Angeles, CA to Green Acres, CA?

The route from Los Angeles, CA to Green Acres, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

81.8 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Green Acres, CA

Cannafornia

Trip Overview

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Green Acres, CA covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pomona Freeway, I 215 Truck, CA 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on Pomona Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

40.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 81.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 81.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pomona Freeway and I 215 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.3 miles on Pomona Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pomona Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and I 215 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Aliso Street

Turn right onto East Aliso Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona

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. Toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona

2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CA 60 East: Pomona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward CA 60 East: Pomona

59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 215 Truck; CA 60 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 Truck; CA 60 Truck toward I 215, CA 60 Truck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 215, CA 60 Truck

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pomona Freeway	52.3 mi	1h
I 215 Truck	15 mi	17m
CA 74	7.3 mi	11m
Escondido Freeway	3.9 mi	4m
Santa Ana Freeway	2.1 mi	2m
North Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Winchester Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
East Aliso Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pomona Freeway — 52.3 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Green Acres, CA.

Start on West 1st Street

69 ft · 9 sec · West 1st Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Aliso Street

338 ft · 13 sec · East Aliso Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

Merge onto US 101

2.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward CA 60 East: Pomona Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto CA 60

11 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Pomona Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

2.4 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60

32 mi · 36 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 215; CA 60

3.9 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 Truck; CA 60 Truck

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I 215 Truck; CA 60 Truck

Toward I 215, CA 60 Truck Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 Truck

15 mi · 16 min · I 215 Truck

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto CA 74

7.3 mi · 11 min · CA 74

Exit 15 Toward CA 74 East: Hemet Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CA 79

347 ft · 6 sec · Winchester Road

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

CA 79

Trip Plan

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 40.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 18 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.9 miles or 48m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Acres, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Los Angeles, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Los Angeles, CA

This is one driving day of about 81.8 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Los Angeles, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pomona Freeway for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.9 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 48m into the drive

city located in south west San Bernardino County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ontario, CA

41 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

La Mirada, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ontario, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green Acres, CA

The final approach into Green Acres, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Los Angeles, California

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12139082400

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Jurassic Magic Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Los Angeles, California

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12132639741

Visit website

Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12139082400

Visit website

Jurassic Magic Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12132639741

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 70.1

Perris, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.4

Riverside, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Los Angeles, California

Visit website

60out Escape Rooms - Silver Lake

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13233733101

Visit website

Whittier Narrows Nature Center Associates

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.7

South El Monte, California

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16265755523

Visit website

NHRA Motorsports Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 29.2

Pomona, California

Hours: Closed

+19096222133

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.80 one way

$37.60 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$19.37	$38.75
premium	$6.18	$19.89	$39.79
diesel	$5.61	$18.06	$36.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Vons #2261 3rd St.

Los Angeles, CA

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Ralphs 32 (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, CA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

LADWP - Pacific Stock Exchange

Los Angeles, CA

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.5	$8.59	$3.93
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.16	$3.27
EV Truck/SUV	32.7	$11.45	$5.24

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 14, 2026

Origin

Los Angeles, CA

Evening in Los Angeles on Thursday

Local time

6:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green Acres, CA

Evening in Green Acres on Thursday

Local time

6:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Ontario, CA

41 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

7 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 39m 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 Los Angeles, CA to Green Acres, CA covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pomona Freeway, I 215 Truck, CA 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.80 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.