The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Piñon Hills, CA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Bernardino Freeway, CA 138, Ontario Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on San Bernardino Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.97 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
39.1 miles from Los Angeles, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 78.2 miles, with most of the trip on San Bernardino Freeway and CA 138. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 miles on San Bernardino Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and CA 138. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 miles you will encounter 25 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 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Aliso Street
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
41.2 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas
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 58A
Toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas
8
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
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 131
Toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
7
77.5 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|Mountain Road
Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Piñon Hills, CA, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Silverwood Lake.
Las Vegas
41.2 mi in|~48m
Silverwood Lake
62.9 mi in|~1h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
San Bernardino Freeway
32.3 mi
37m
CA 138
14.3 mi
19m
Ontario Freeway
14 mi
15m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.4 mi
7m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi
7m
Mountain Road
0.7 mi
1m
Santa Ana Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Piñon Hills, 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
0.6 mi·51 sec·Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1DToward I 10 East: San Bernardino
7
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi·10 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Toward I 10 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.1 mi·4 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi·4 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
7.4 mi·7 min·I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit
395 ft·9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 10
1.5 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 58AToward I 15 North: Barstow, Las VegasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 15
14 mi·15 min·Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi·7 min·Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 131Toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood LakeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto CA 138
14 mi·19 min·CA 138
26
Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mountain Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Cholla Road
82 ft·3 sec·Cholla Road
28
Arrive at destination
Cholla Road
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 39.1 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Piñon Hills, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 78.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Los Angeles, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on San Bernardino Freeway for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Los Angeles, CA
· 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.97 one way
$35.95 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$18.52
$37.04
premium
$6.18
$19.02
$38.03
diesel
$5.61
$17.27
$34.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
43 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fontana, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Rancho Cucamonga, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fontana, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Rancho Cucamonga, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Upland, California
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Rancho Cucamonga, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Rancho Cucamonga, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Upland, California
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 20
Other: 10
Tesla: 4
Blink: 3
Tesla Destination: 2
EVgo: 2
EVCS: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.84
$3.13
EV Truck/SUV
31.3
0
$10.95
$5.00
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Evening
in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
6:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Piñon Hills, CA
Evening
in Piñon Hills on Thursday
Local time
6:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
28 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 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 Los Angeles, CA to Piñon Hills, CA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, CA 138, Ontario 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 39.1 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 $17.97 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 78.2 miles you will encounter 25 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 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Piñon Hills, CA, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Silverwood Lake.
