Origin
Ontario, CA
Morning in Ontario on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ontario, CA
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Golden Valley Acres, CA
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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.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Phelan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Braceo Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Bishop
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario, CA and Golden Valley Acres, CA.
Start on Holt Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Continue on I 15
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on US 395
Turn left onto Phelan Road
Turn left onto Braceo Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Ontario, CA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Ontario, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Ontario on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Golden Valley Acres on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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