How far is Altadena, CA from Upland, CA?
The driving distance from Altadena, CA to Upland, CA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altadena and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altadena and Upland.
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Start on North Lake Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 210 East
1425 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
17 mi · 20 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Base Line Road
1856 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Base Line Road
145 m · 8 sec · Base Line Road
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Continue on Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baseline Road
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Foothill Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue
2620 ft · 1 min · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Arrow Highway
865 ft · 27 sec · West Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
808 ft · 24 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altadena and Upland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Foothill Freeway
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
17 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Altadena and Sunny near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altadena to Upland?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Citrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Altadena and 16.5 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altadena and Sunny near Upland.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altadena and Upland. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).
#1 Altadena
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 42,777 |
| Coordinates | 34.1897300, -118.1311800 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-117.64839, 34.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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