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Drive or Fly: Oakland, CA to Pomona, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 24m

Distance

397.4 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

161 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 6m

43m in the air

Air Distance

362 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

92 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakland, CA → OAK 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 43m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ONT → Pomona, CA 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Oakland, CA OAK — Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive
Pomona, CA ONT — Ontario International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 4h 18m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 24m 3h 6m
Total cost (1 person) $110 $189
Carbon footprint 161 kg CO2 92 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
397.4 mi 7h 24m

via I 5, I 5 Truck, I 580

Alternative (+53 min)
428.3 mi 8h 17m

via US 101; CA 156, CA 46, I 5 Truck

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oakland, CA to Pomona, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.