Origin
Corona, CA
Late night in Corona on Tuesday
Local time
3:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corona, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Driving from Corona to Los Angeles covers 47.5 miles, a short trek that typically takes about 58 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly commute. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Riverside Freeway and the Santa Ana Freeway, before transitioning onto South Main Street. This drive is ideal for those who need a direct, no-nonsense connection between these two Southern California points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 24.2 mi | 27m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 24.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on East 6th Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 6th Street
2
Continue on East 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
6
Merge onto CA 91
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 24
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
14
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Corona, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.8 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.92 one way
$21.84 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
3:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
15 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
58m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 95% of this 47.5-mile route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Riverside Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.2 miles. Because the drive is dominated by major freeways, you should anticipate a fast-paced environment rather than a scenic, winding backroad experience. As you progress toward Los Angeles, the character of the road shifts from regional highway transit to the local flow of South Main Street. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over leisurely exploration.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 47.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Corona, CA
Full guide →Corona is a city in Riverside County in Southern California. It is a diverse city with different types of people, and is generally considered a "privileged suburb" of Los Angeles.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Full guide →“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781
Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.
Top landmarks
- • Hollywood Walk of Fame — more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks...
- • Hollywood Sign — sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
- • Getty Center — campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Riverside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Los Angeles, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Los Angeles, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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