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Trip from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Golden Valley Acres, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

35.7 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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suburban city in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Downtown Golden Valley Acres, CA, CA

Golden Valley Acres, CA

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Trip Overview

Rancho Cucamonga to Golden Valley Acres is 35.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Ontario Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, and CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained freeways, so expect a straightforward journey. Given the short distance and duration, it's a perfect candidate for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ontario Freeway 11.4 mi 12m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 5.4 mi 5m
Foothill Boulevard 3.5 mi 5m
Phelan Road 2.5 mi 3m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Braceo Street 0.3 mi 1m
Archibald Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ontario Freeway — 11.4 mi, about 12m

Traffic on I-15

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~5,301 veh/hr typical

Quietest

1 AM

~1,169 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

4.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Golden Valley Acres, CA.

1

Start on this road

136 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue

274 ft · 16 sec · Archibald Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 66 Hist

3.5 mi · 5 min · Foothill Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 15 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 15

11 mi · 12 min · Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist

5.4 mi · 5 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
10

Continue on this road

0.9 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
11

Continue on US 395

1.3 mi · 1 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
12

Turn left onto Phelan Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Phelan Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto Braceo Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Braceo Street
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Braceo Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Archibald Avenue

Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard

Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
30.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
6
32.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | Phelan Road

Turn left onto Phelan Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
35.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | Braceo Street

Turn left onto Braceo Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.47 one way

$14.94 round trip

$5.31/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.52 $7.76 $15.51
premium $5.67 $7.96 $15.92
diesel $4.80 $6.74 $13.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28

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 Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Late night in Rancho Cucamonga on Monday

Local time

12:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

65°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued July 7 at 1:16AM PDT until July 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued July 7 at 12:20AM PDT until July 7 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Golden Valley Acres, CA

Late night in Golden Valley Acres on Monday

Local time

12:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Clear

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued July 7 at 1:16AM PDT until July 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued July 7 at 12:20AM PDT until July 7 at 6:00AM 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

1 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

44m 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?

This route features a mixed drive profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of freeway driving, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 11.4 miles on the Ontario Freeway. The drive progresses through a blend of urban and highway environments, so while much of it is high-speed, be prepared for potential traffic in and around populated areas. The transition between the Ontario Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, and the memorial highway suggests a dynamic but generally efficient path.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Ontario Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Archibald Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Archibald Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

4,080 ft 1,208 ft

Total Climb

2,980 ft

Total Descent

510 ft

Highest Point

4,080 ft

~28 mi in

Elevation Range

2,872 ft

Notable High Points

4,080 ft at ~28 miles +211 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Golden Valley Acres, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Bishop along the way.

Bishop

30.4 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Starting in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Full guide →

Rancho Cucamonga is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

Top landmarks

  • • Cucamonga Service Station — U.S. Route 66 Building in California
  • • John Rains House — historic house in California, United States
  • • Sam and Alfreda Maloof Compound — home and studio complex in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA

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 44m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Ontario Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: near the start (Archibald Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Golden Valley Acres, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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