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Trip from Los Serranos, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

35.1 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Los Serranos, CA, CA

Los Serranos, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This 35.3-mile journey from Los Serranos to Los Angeles, California, can be completed in about 45 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Country Club Drive, Valle Vista Drive, and Ramona Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $8, reflecting its manageable distance. This route offers a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick connection between two points within the Pacific Coast region. Consider this a simple, direct option when you need to get from one place to another without extensive travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
San Bernardino Freeway 24 mi 27m
Chino Valley Freeway 7.4 mi 8m
Santa Ana Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
Ramona Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
North Los Angeles Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Arcadia Street 0.2 mi <1m
Valle Vista Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Country Club Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: San Bernardino Freeway — 24 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sierra Vista Drive

125 ft · 9 sec · Sierra Vista Drive
2

Turn left onto Country Club Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Country Club Drive
3

At end of road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Valle Vista Drive
4

Turn left onto Ramona Avenue

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Ramona Avenue
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward CA 142: Chino Hills Markway, Ramona Avenue Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto CA 71

7.4 mi · 8 min · Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 15 Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 10

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

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 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

2.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

12 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 101

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 2B Toward Alameda Street, Union Station Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on I 10 EXPR

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Los Angeles Street
20

Turn right onto East 1st Street

461 ft · 17 sec · East 1st Street
21

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

El Monte, CA

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.

Popular next leg

El Monte, CA to Los Angeles, CA

13.1 mi · 16m

Pacing Suggestions

East Los Angeles, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Covina, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Los Serranos, 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward CA 142: Chino Hills Markway, Ramona Avenue

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward CA 142: Chino Hills Markway, Ramona Aven...
8
8.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
6
11.3 mi into trip | ~16m 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
12.8 mi into trip | ~18m 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 slight right lane.
8
34.4 mi into trip | ~43m 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

$8.07 one way

$16.13 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $8.31 $16.63
premium $6.18 $8.54 $17.07
diesel $5.61 $7.75 $15.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Los Serranos, CA

Late night in Los Serranos on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Los Angeles, CA

Late night in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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

3 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

45m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads, including Country Club Drive, Valle Vista Drive, and Ramona Avenue, are all part of the local network. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through the area. This driving profile means you'll be constantly engaged with navigating the local street grid rather than cruising on open highways. The character of the drive is defined by its urban and suburban environment.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Chino Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 19 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 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 45m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 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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