Trip from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

113.3 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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San Diego, CA

Lindsey Willard

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Soly Moses

Trip Overview

The drive from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Broadway, 11th Avenue, Cabrillo Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.24 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

56.7 miles from San Diego, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 113.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Broadway	Unavailable	Refreshing
11th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cabrillo Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cabrillo Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Semper Fi Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Escondido Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Avocado Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Start on Front Street

26 ft · 6 sec · Front Street

Turn left onto West Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway

Turn left onto 11th Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 11th Avenue

Continue on Cabrillo Parkway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Cabrillo Parkway

Continue on Cabrillo Freeway

8.3 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Continue on Semper Fi Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway

Continue on Escondido Freeway

3.1 mi · 3 min · Escondido Freeway

Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

Continue on Escondido Freeway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

6.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

Continue on Avocado Highway

22 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway

Continue on Escondido Freeway

6.3 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway

Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

19 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

Continue on Corona Freeway

9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

8.7 mi · 9 min · Corona Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Sixth Street

Turn left onto 6th Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 6th Street

Turn right onto Hamner Avenue

5.6 mi · 9 min · Hamner Avenue

Continue on Milliken Avenue

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Milliken Avenue

Turn left onto CA 60 West: Los Angeles

0.4 mi · 52 sec · CA 60 West: Los Angeles

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Pomona Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Haven Avenue, Ontario Airport

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Haven Avenue, Ontario Airport

Keep slight right to continue on Haven Avenue, Ontario Airport

262 ft · 6 sec · Haven Avenue, Ontario Airport

Turn straight onto South Haven Avenue

3.1 mi · 4 min · South Haven Avenue

Continue on North Haven Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Haven Avenue

Turn left onto 4th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

Turn right onto Archibald Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Archibald Avenue

Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard

85 ft · 4 sec · Foothill Boulevard

Turn right

49 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at your destination

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 56.7 miles from San Diego, CA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rancho Cucamonga, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving San Diego, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 113.3 miles and 2h 14m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.7 mi from San Diego, CA · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oceanside, CA

57 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

Riverside, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oceanside, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from San Diego, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The final approach into Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 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

$26.24 one way

$52.47 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$27.06	$54.12
premium	$6.24	$27.85	$55.70
diesel	$5.64	$25.17	$50.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.90	$5.44
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53
EV Truck/SUV	45.3	$15.86	$7.25

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

San Diego, CA

Morning in San Diego on Sunday

Local time

11:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Morning in Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday

Local time

11:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°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

18 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 14m 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 Rancho Cucamonga, CA covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Broadway, 11th Avenue, Cabrillo Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.7 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 $26.24 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.

The drive from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from San Diego, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.