Origin
San Diego, CA
Afternoon in San Diego on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Diego, CA to La Verne, CA
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
118.8 mi
191 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
San Diego, CA
Lindsey Willard
La Verne, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from San Diego, CA to La Verne, CA covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Escondido Freeway, Avocado Highway, Temecula Valley Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on Escondido Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
59.4 miles from San Diego, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 118.8 miles, with most of the trip on Escondido Freeway and Avocado Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.1 miles on Escondido Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Escondido Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Escondido Freeway and Avocado Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 118.8 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 (West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 95.1 miles (Corona Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles (Corona Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Broadway
Turn left onto West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
95.1 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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Corona Freeway
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
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 96
Toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
7
95.3 mi into trip
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~1h 46m in
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Corona Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Corona Freeway toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
8
100.9 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
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 45
Toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
8
112.2 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 East: Riverside Drive, Peyton Drive
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 11
Toward CA 60 East: Riverside Drive, Peyton Driv...
Towns Along This Route
Between San Diego, CA and La Verne, CA, road signs point toward Riverside and Pomona.
Riverside
95.1 mi in
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~1h 45m
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via Corona Freeway
Pomona
100.9 mi in
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~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido Freeway | 22.1 mi | 24m |
| Avocado Highway | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| Temecula Valley Freeway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Corona Freeway | 17.9 mi | 21m |
| Cabrillo Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Chino Valley Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| CA 91 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Escondido Freeway
— 22.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego, CA and La Verne, CA.
1
Start on Front Street
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn left onto West Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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11th Avenue
4
Continue on CA 163
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cabrillo Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CA 163
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Cabrillo Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 15
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Semper Fi Highway
Use the none / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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Escondido Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 15
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 15
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Avocado Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 15
6.3 mi
·
6 min
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Escondido Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 15
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Temecula Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 15
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
17
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Corona Freeway
Exit 96
Toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Corona Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Corona Freeway
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto CA 91
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 91
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 45
Toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on CA 71
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Corona Freeway
Exit 45
22
Continue on CA 71
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Chino Valley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11
Toward CA 60 East: Riverside Drive, Peyton Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on South Garey Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Garey Avenue
Use the none lane.
25
Turn slight left onto West McKinley Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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West McKinley Avenue
26
Turn right onto North White Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North White Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on White Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
White Avenue
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto Bonita Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Bonita Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Bonita Avenue
Trip Plan
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 59.4 miles from San Diego, CA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Verne, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Diego, 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 Escondido Freeway for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.4 mi from San Diego, CA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from San Diego, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Verne, CA
The final approach into La Verne, 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 La Verne, 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
$27.51 one way
$55.02 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| premium | $6.24 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
La Verne, CA
Afternoon in La Verne on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
2h 18m 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 San Diego, CA to La Verne, CA covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Escondido Freeway, Avocado Highway, Temecula 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 59.4 miles from San Diego, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.51 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 12 significant decision points across 118.8 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 (West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 95.1 miles (Corona Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles (Corona Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between San Diego, CA and La Verne, CA, road signs point toward Riverside and Pomona.
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