Origin
Upland, CA
Afternoon in Upland on Sunday
Local time
3:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Upland to Los Angeles, you are in for a quick 36.1-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route is entirely contained within the Pacific Coast region, making it an efficient trip that works perfectly as a one-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the San Bernardino Freeway and the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, which keep the drive straightforward and fast. With a fuel cost of roughly $5, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Because the trip is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight splits; it is designed to be completed in a single, direct stretch without any required stops.
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
18 miles from Upland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a quintessential highway-focused drive, as 95% of your time will be spent cruising along major thoroughfares. You will navigate North Euclid Avenue briefly before merging onto the San Bernardino Freeway for the bulk of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 32.4 miles on this freeway, offering a consistent driving experience once you clear the local streets of Upland. Do not anticipate winding backroads or technical terrain; this is a high-speed, interstate-heavy connection. You will feel the transition from the quieter outskirts of Upland directly into the dense, fast-moving infrastructure that defines the approach to the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Bernardino Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. 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 9th Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 36.1 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: at 0.1 miles (9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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9th Street
Enter roundabout onto 9th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
5.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
35.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Euclid Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on North 2nd Avenue
481 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto 9th Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
9th Street
3
Continue on 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
9th Street
4
Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Euclid Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
6
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
281 ft
·
6 sec
8
Merge onto I 10 EXPR
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
12 mi
·
14 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the none lane.
22
Merge onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
Use the none lane.
26
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the none lane.
27
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Since this 43-minute drive is highly dependent on major freeways, your biggest variable is traffic density, so try to plan your departure outside of peak congestion hours. Given that the route requires zero stops to complete, you have the total flexibility to tackle the drive whenever it best fits your schedule. Keep in mind that the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes are a key component of this journey, so ensure your vehicle is prepared for toll-lane requirements if you plan to use them. Because the fuel cost is a modest $5, you won't need to stress about budgeting for multiple fill-ups. Focus on staying alert during the long 32.4-mile stretch on the San Bernardino Freeway to ensure a smooth arrival in Los Angeles.
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 18 miles from Upland, CA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 36.1 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upland, 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 Upland, CA
This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upland, 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 San Bernardino Freeway for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Upland, CA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Upland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
The final approach into Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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
$8.36 one way
$16.72 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| premium | $6.24 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
3:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Pasadena, CA
18 mi in
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Upland, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, North Euclid Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Upland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.36 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 24 significant decision points across 36.1 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: at 0.1 miles (9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upland, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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