Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santa Ana, CA
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Avocado Heights, CA
Gilmer Diaz Estela
The drive from Santa Ana, CA to Avocado Heights, CA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 57, Pomona Freeway, Orange Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on CA 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 38m highway drive covering 29.9 miles, with most of the trip on CA 57 and Pomona Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on CA 57.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 57 and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (CA 57): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto CA 57 toward CA 57 North: Pomona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 60 West: Pomona Freeway, Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Seventh Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Gale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Santa Ana, CA to Avocado Heights, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 57 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Pomona Freeway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Orange Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Don Julian Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Santa Clara Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana, CA and Avocado Heights, CA.
Start on West 1st Street
Turn right onto North Broadway
Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Take the exit
Turn left onto Gale Avenue
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
Turn left onto Don Julian Road
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Santa Ana on Friday
Local time
7:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Avocado Heights on Friday
Local time
7:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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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