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Trip from Ontario, CA to Golden Valley Acres, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

40.9 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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

Ontario, CA

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Downtown Golden Valley Acres, CA, CA

Golden Valley Acres, CA

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Trip Overview

Ontario, CA to Golden Valley Acres, CA is 40.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Ontario Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, and CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within California, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy segment of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-established freeways, so expect a consistent driving experience for the entire duration.

About the Cities

Starting in Ontario, CA

Full guide →

Ontario is in San Bernardino County and the Southern California region, more than 35 miles (50 km) east of Los Angeles. From a traveler's perspective, Ontario is noteworthy mainly as the home of a large mall and the Ontario International Airport, a less crowded alternative to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the main airport serving the Inland Empire.

Top landmarks

  • Frankish Building — building in Ontario, United States of America
  • Ontario State Bank Block — bank building in Ontario, California

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey on major freeways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 14 miles on the Ontario Freeway. Expect smooth sailing for the most part, as the main roads are designed for higher speeds and consistent travel. The transition between the Ontario Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, and the CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway is generally seamless, maintaining a predictable driving rhythm.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ontario Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ontario Freeway and Barstow and Mojave Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway

Merge onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m 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
6
35.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
6
38.2 mi into trip | ~47m in | Phelan Road

Turn left onto Phelan Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
40.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | Braceo Street

Turn left onto Braceo Street

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 Ontario, CA and Golden Valley Acres, CA, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Bishop.

Las Vegas

5.6 mi in | ~9m

Bishop

35.7 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ontario Freeway 14 mi 15m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 5.4 mi 5m
Holt Boulevard 2.7 mi 5m
Phelan Road 2.5 mi 3m
San Bernardino Freeway 2.3 mi 2m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Braceo Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ontario Freeway — 14 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ontario, CA and Golden Valley Acres, CA.

1

Start on Holt Boulevard

2.7 mi · 5 min · Holt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East
3

Merge onto I 10

2.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 58A Toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 15

14 mi · 15 min · Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist

5.4 mi · 5 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
10

Continue on this road

0.9 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
11

Continue on US 395

1.3 mi · 1 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
12

Turn left onto Phelan Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Phelan Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto Braceo Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Braceo Street
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Braceo Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.5 mi from Ontario, CA · 26m into the drive

Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fontana, CA

20 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

Mountain View Acres, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crestline, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Ontario, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Golden Valley Acres, CA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Golden Valley Acres, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.40 one way

$18.80 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $9.69 $19.37
premium $6.18 $9.95 $19.89
diesel $5.61 $9.03 $18.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ontario, CA

Morning in Ontario on Saturday

Local time

7:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Golden Valley Acres, CA

Morning in Golden Valley Acres on Saturday

Local time

7:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

65°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

13 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

51m 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 Ontario, CA to Golden Valley Acres, CA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ontario Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Ontario, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Ontario, CA and Golden Valley Acres, CA, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Bishop.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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