The drive from Pomona, CA to Topanga Oaks, CA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Foothill Freeway, Topanga Canyon Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on Ventura Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 61.2 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Foothill Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 miles on Ventura Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventura Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward CA 71 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 71 North
7
34.4 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles,...
9
34.8 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Z...
8
35.1 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 134: Ventura
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 134: Ventura
7
54 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27B
Toward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pomona, CA and Topanga Oaks, CA, road signs point toward Los Angeles, Sacramento and Ventura.
Los Angeles
34.4 mi in|~42m
Sacramento
34.4 mi in|~42m
Ventura
34.7 mi in|~43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ventura Freeway
26.8 mi
30m
Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi
21m
Topanga Canyon Boulevard
6.8 mi
12m
CA 57
3.4 mi
3m
West Mission Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Chino Valley Freeway
1 mi
1m
Fontaine Road
0.2 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ventura Freeway
— 26.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, CA and Topanga Oaks, CA.
1
Start on South Main Street
90 ft·8 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Mission Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·West Mission Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward CA 71 NorthUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto CA 71
1.0 mi·1 min·Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward CA 57 North
6
Continue on CA 57
3.4 mi·3 min·CA 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 25CToward I 210 West: Pasadena
8
Merge onto I 210
18 mi·21 min·Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 134
6.4 mi·7 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
1.1 mi·1 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
0.5 mi·36 sec·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·24 sec
Toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, SacramentoUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
323 ft·4 sec
Toward I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo DriveUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
Toward CA 134: VenturaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 134
0.6 mi·43 sec·Ventura Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
1.9 mi·2 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
0.8 mi·52 sec·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
16 mi·17 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
409 ft·10 sec
Exit 27BToward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon BoulevardUse the right lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·32 sec·this road
Exit 27BToward CA 27 South: Topenga Canyon Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto CA 27
6.8 mi·12 min·Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Turn straight onto Fontaine Road
0.2 mi·44 sec·Fontaine Road
24
Arrive at destination
Fontaine Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Pomona, CA
· 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Pomona, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Topanga Oaks, CA
The final approach into Topanga Oaks, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.13 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$14.50
$28.99
premium
$6.18
$14.88
$29.77
diesel
$5.61
$13.51
$27.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.4
0
$6.43
$2.94
Efficient EV
15.3
0
$5.35
$2.45
EV Truck/SUV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Pomona, CA
Morning
in Pomona on Friday
Local time
9:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 7:07AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 7:07AM PDT until April 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Topanga Oaks, CA
Morning
in Topanga Oaks on Friday
Local time
9:35 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
9 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 19m 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 Pomona, CA to Topanga Oaks, CA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Foothill Freeway, Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Pomona, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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 61.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pomona, CA and Topanga Oaks, CA, road signs point toward Los Angeles, Sacramento and Ventura.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
