Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Meadowbrook, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Meadowbrook, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Meadowbrook, CA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Corona Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 71.3 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.8 miles on Riverside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. 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 71.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Aliso Street
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 114B
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
8
47 mi into trip
|
~56m in
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Corona Freeway
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
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.
Exit 51
Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Die...
7
47.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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Corona Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway toward I 15 South: San Diego
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 15 South: San Diego
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Meadowbrook, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.
San Diego
47 mi in
|
~56m
|
via Corona Freeway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| Corona Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Temecula Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Senola Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jarvis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 24.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Meadowbrook, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
338 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Aliso Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
5
Merge onto US 101
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 114B
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 91
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Corona Freeway
Exit 51
Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Corona Freeway
Toward I 15 South: San Diego
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 15
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 15
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Temecula Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 77
Toward CA 74: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CA 74
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Greenwald Avenue
441 ft
·
16 sec
·
Greenwald Avenue
16
Turn left onto Senola Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Senola Avenue
17
Turn left onto Jarvis Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Jarvis Street
18
Arrive at destination
Jarvis Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meadowbrook, CA
The final approach into Meadowbrook, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.39 one way
$32.78 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.89 | $33.77 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Meadowbrook, CA
Late night in Meadowbrook on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 26m 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 Meadowbrook, CA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Corona Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $16.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Meadowbrook, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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