Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Pomona, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Traveling from Los Angeles to Pomona covers a compact 29.4-mile span, typically taking about 37 minutes behind the wheel. This journey stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize the San Bernardino Freeway, Mission Boulevard, and the Chino Valley Freeway to navigate between these two points. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Because the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-route accommodations. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| Mission Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chino Valley Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Pomona, CA.
Start on West 1st Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 101
Take the exit
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on CA 71
Take the exit
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
Turn left onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 71 South: Corona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 71 South: Corona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Mission Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.76 one way
$13.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.96 | $13.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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 Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Pomona on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 88% of this trip takes place on fast-moving roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 24.3 miles along the San Bernardino Freeway. While the initial portion of the drive moves at highway speeds, the character shifts slightly as you transition onto Mission Boulevard and the Chino Valley Freeway. This mix keeps the drive from feeling like a purely monotonous interstate grind, though the focus remains squarely on efficiency. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed pace that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Mission Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
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 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
“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
Founded 1888
Pomona is in the San Gabriel Valley, near Los Angeles, California. Named after the Roman goddess of fruit, in the 1920s it was indeed known as "the Queen of the Citrus Belt." However, its origins preceded that epoch as an allotment given to two ranchers, Ricardo Véjar and Ygnacio Palomares, in the 1830s, when the territory was still part of Mexico. After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and becoming part of the USA, it eventually became absorbed into the megalopolis of southern California, with perhaps its main standout nowadays being the site of the LA County Fair, or the location of Cal Polytechnic U.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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