Origin
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Late night in Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Golden Valley Acres, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
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.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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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
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 85 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
$8.21 one way
$16.41 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Golden Valley Acres, CA
Late night in Golden Valley Acres on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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