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Trip from Garnet, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

104.5 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Garnet, CA, CA

Garnet, CA

Engin Akyurt

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This 104.5-mile drive from Garnet, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. You'll primarily be on the San Bernardino Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a portion on the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway and potentially some city approach. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's an ideal option for a quick transit between these two California locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.2 miles from Garnet, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
San Bernardino Freeway 45.3 mi 52m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 39.9 mi 43m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes 9.3 mi 9m
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway 8.1 mi 8m
Santa Ana Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
North Los Angeles Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Indian Canyon Drive 0.3 mi <1m
East Arcadia Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: San Bernardino Freeway — 45.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garnet, CA and Los Angeles, CA.

1

Start on North Indian Canyon Drive

179 ft · 31 sec · North Indian Canyon Drive
2

Continue on North Indian Canyon Drive

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Indian Canyon Drive
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 10 West
4

Merge onto I 10

8.1 mi · 8 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 10

40 mi · 43 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 10

14 mi · 15 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR

9.3 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.6 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.6 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

12 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto US 101

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 2B Toward Alameda Street, Union Station Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on I 10 EXPR

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Los Angeles Street
25

Turn right onto East 1st Street

461 ft · 17 sec · East 1st Street
26

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1-hour and 59-minute drive covering 104.5 miles, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can depart at almost any time, though avoiding peak Los Angeles commute hours will make your arrival smoother. With no specific stops recommended, you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $24 for the trip. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes beforehand if you plan to use them, as they have specific entry and toll requirements.

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 52.2 miles from Garnet, CA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.3 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 23 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 58m 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 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 Garnet, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Garnet, CA

This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Garnet, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on San Bernardino Freeway for about 45.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city located in south west San Bernardino County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ontario, CA

52 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.

Popular next leg

Ontario, CA to Los Angeles, CA

37.2 mi · 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Beaumont, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rialto, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Garnet, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nosotros Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Banning, California

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 22.4

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19512673220

Visit website

Taj Cafe Fontana CA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fontana, California

1.9 mi

Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Los Angeles, California

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Jurassic Magic Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Los Angeles, California

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.5

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12132639741

Visit website

Nosotros Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 22.4

Banning, California

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19512673220

Visit website

Taj Cafe Fontana CA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 59.7

Fontana, California

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19094528387

Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.5

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12139082400

Visit website

Consuelo's Home Style Mexican Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.4

Banning, California

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19518493760

Visit website

Cafe 91

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.1

Walnut, California

Hours: Closed

+19092746243

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 59.7

Ontario, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19099417979

Visit website

Millet's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.9

Beaumont, California

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+19513811373

Rail Side Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.6

San Dimas, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19095998637

Visit website

Jurassic Magic Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.5

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12132639741

Visit website

Cafe Agape

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+19519995261

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.9

Cabazon, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.1 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Palm Springs, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.9

Cabazon, California

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.2

Upland, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Palm Springs, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22.4

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.4

Banning, California

+18668167584

Visit website

Los Angeles Plaza Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 104.5

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12134855572

Visit website

Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.5

Los Angeles, California

Visit website

Cabazon Dinosaurs - World's Biggest Dinosaurs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.9

Cabazon, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19092728164

Visit website

NHRA Motorsports Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 74.6

Pomona, California

Hours: Closed

+19096222133

Visit website

60out Escape Rooms - Silver Lake

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.5

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13233733101

Visit website

Escape Room Palm Springs

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Palm Springs, California

Hours: 2–7 pm

+17607798888

Visit website

Whittier Narrows Nature Center Associates

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 89.6

South El Monte, California

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16265755523

Visit website

Unity Escape Rooms

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 59.7

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: 9:45 am–9:30 pm

+18773386489

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 62.6 and 103.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.
6
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.
6
79 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
103.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

$24.02 one way

$48.04 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $24.75 $49.50
premium $6.18 $25.41 $50.83
diesel $5.61 $23.07 $46.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.97 $5.02
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.63 $6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Garnet, CA

Afternoon in Garnet on Sunday

Local time

1:58 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Los Angeles, CA

Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday

Local time

1:58 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Clear

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

53°F

Ontario, CA

52 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

7 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

1h 59m 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 mostly highway experience on this 104.5-mile journey, with about 60% of the drive utilizing major freeways like the San Bernardino Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 45.3 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway, offering a period of consistent speed. This route features a mixed drive profile, implying that while much of it is high-speed freeway, you may also navigate some sections that transition into more urban or local road conditions as you approach Los Angeles. The character is primarily that of efficient, direct travel.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.3 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.6 miles in near I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.5 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.1 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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 1h 59m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.3 miles on San Bernardino 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 62.6 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.1 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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