Origin
Moreno Valley, CA
Afternoon in Moreno Valley on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moreno Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moreno Valley, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Moreno Valley to Los Angeles is a straightforward 63.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Since this route remains entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will find it highly manageable as a single-day trip. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel, making this an economical excursion for commuters or day-trippers. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, there is no need to plan for overnight stays. This path is ideal if you are looking for a practical, direct connection between the Inland Empire and the heart of the city.
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
31.9 miles from Moreno Valley, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused highway experience, as 91% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares like the CA 60, the Pomona Freeway, and the Escondido Freeway. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the road, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.9 miles on CA 60. The route is defined by its high-speed highway character, meaning you will be navigating heavy traffic flows rather than technical curves or rural backroads. As you transition from Moreno Valley toward Los Angeles, the road maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm suited for steady driving. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and direct access over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,657 ft
245 ft
Total Climb
407 ft
Total Descent
1,754 ft
Highest Point
1,657 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,413 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 60 and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.5 miles in near CA 57 / Orange Freeway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 63.9 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 37.5 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
37.5 mi into trip
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~45m in
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CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
8
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
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 1C; 1E
Toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sa...
8
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
8
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 1C
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
8
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Moreno Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
60.4 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 60 | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| Pomona Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Escondido Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Moreno Valley Freeway | 3 mi | 3m |
| CA 60A | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Sunnymead Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 60
— 28.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moreno Valley, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Webster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Webster Avenue
2
Turn right onto Indian Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Indian Street
3
Turn left onto CA 60 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnymead Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Heacock Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Heacock Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
6
Merge onto CA 60
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 215; CA 60
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto CA 60
29 mi
·
33 min
·
CA 60
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60A
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 60A
Toward CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 1C; 1E
Toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Use the none lane.
18
Merge onto US 101
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
Use the none lane.
22
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the none lane.
23
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given that this is a 63.9-mile highway-heavy drive, your success depends largely on avoiding peak congestion hours. Since there are no required stops on this route, you have the flexibility to power through the 1 hour and 18-minute duration in one go. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Moreno Valley, as your estimated $9 cost is based on steady speeds; idling in heavy freeway traffic can quickly increase that figure. Because the drive is short, try to time your departure to miss the heaviest morning or evening rush hours common on the Pomona Freeway. Use the time saved by the lack of necessary stops to plan your arrival in Los Angeles, as traffic patterns in the city can change significantly throughout the day.
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 31.9 miles from Moreno Valley, CA, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 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 63.9 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 39m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, CA
This is one driving day of about 63.9 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moreno Valley, 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 CA 60 for about 28.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Moreno Valley, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Moreno Valley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
The final approach into Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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
$14.80 one way
$29.60 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| premium | $6.24 | $15.71 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Rain
SW 5 to 10 mph
100% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
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
14 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 18m 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 Moreno Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 60, Pomona Freeway, Escondido 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 31.9 miles from Moreno Valley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 63.9 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 37.5 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Moreno Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
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