Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Pomona, CA
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Pomona, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Los Angeles to Pomona covers a compact 29.4-mile span, typically taking about 37 minutes behind the wheel. This journey stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize the San Bernardino Freeway, Mission Boulevard, and the Chino Valley Freeway to navigate between these two points. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Because the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-route accommodations. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
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
14.7 miles from Los Angeles, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 88% of this trip takes place on fast-moving roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 24.3 miles along the San Bernardino Freeway. While the initial portion of the drive moves at highway speeds, the character shifts slightly as you transition onto Mission Boulevard and the Chino Valley Freeway. This mix keeps the drive from feeling like a purely monotonous interstate grind, though the focus remains squarely on efficiency. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed pace that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Mission Boulevard. 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 29.4 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CA 71 South: Corona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B
Toward CA 71 South: Corona
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 71 South: Corona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 71 South: Corona
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| Mission Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chino Valley Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 24.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Pomona, 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1D
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
7
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Toward I 10 East
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42B
Toward CA 71 South: Corona
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CA 71 South: Corona
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chino Valley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Mission Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 37-minute run, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You can easily complete the entire 29.4-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops, though keeping a small buffer for heavy traffic is always wise in this part of California. Planning your departure to avoid peak rush hours will ensure you maintain that estimated 37-minute travel time. Given the low $4 fuel cost, you won't need to stress about finding the cheapest pump along the way. My best tip is to prioritize checking real-time traffic reports for the San Bernardino Freeway before you leave, as conditions can change rapidly on that specific 24.3-mile stretch.
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 14.7 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 29.4 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pomona, 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.
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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 Los Angeles, CA
This is one driving day of about 29.4 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Los Angeles, 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 San Bernardino Freeway for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pomona, CA
The final approach into Pomona, 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 Pomona, 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
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| premium | $6.24 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Pomona on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Pasadena, CA
15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Pomona, CA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, Mission Boulevard, Chino Valley 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 14.7 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 $6.81 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 19 significant decision points across 29.4 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Pomona, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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