Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Golden Valley Acres, CA
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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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 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
Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Golden Valley Acres, CA.
Start on this road
Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Continue on I 15
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on US 395
Turn left onto Phelan Road
Turn left onto Braceo Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Phelan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Braceo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.18 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| premium | $6.30 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday
Local time
1:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Golden Valley Acres on Wednesday
Local time
1:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
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
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
Rancho Cucamonga is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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