How far is Avocado Heights, CA from Pomona, CA?

The driving distance from Avocado Heights, CA to Pomona, CA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.86 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.74 mi
22.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.74 mi
Kilometers
22.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.74 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pomona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM PDT
Return by in Avocado Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avocado Heights
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Pomona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avocado Heights
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Covina
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Avocado Heights
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Pomona
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avocado Heights and Pomona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights and Pomona.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    22 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Don Julian Road

    2741 ft · 1 min · Don Julian Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Workman Mill Road

    2651 ft · 52 sec · Workman Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Puente Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Puente Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Garvey Avenue South

    1326 ft · 39 sec · West Garvey Avenue South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    695 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South: Corona

    2640 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 71 South: Corona

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mission Boulevard

    1302 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avocado Heights and Pomona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
8.67 mi · 49%
Puente Avenue
2.35 mi · 13%
Mission Boulevard
1.97 mi · 11%
Chino Valley Freeway
0.92 mi · 5%
CA 71 South
0.78 mi · 4%
Don Julian Road
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Puente Avenue

Continue on Puente Avenue

2.35 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covina
00h 13m from Avocado Heights
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avocado Heights and Sunny near Pomona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avocado Heights to Pomona?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Avocado Heights and 9.8 miles from Pomona.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avocado Heights and Sunny near Pomona.

Stop Ideas Near Covina

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Covina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 3.2 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
Embassy Suites by Hilton Brea North Orange County
Stay option 10.7 mi away

Embassy Suites by Hilton Brea North Orange County

Brea , CA
900 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821, United States
Rating 4.4/5 1,475 reviews Hotel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covina.

RAIL

Pomona station

13 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

16 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

23 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

24 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avocado Heights and Pomona. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.11 km).

Avocado Heights

#1 Avocado Heights

Census designated place

Population15,411
Coordinates34.0361200, -117.9911800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Pomona

#2 Pomona

The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population149,212
Coordinates34.0552900, -117.7522800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-117.991222, 34.036149)
End: South Main Street (-117.752245, 34.055291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.27
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.63 $7.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.82 $7.64
Premium $6.24 $3.93 $7.87
Diesel $7.57 $4.77 $9.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avocado Heights and Pomona. The current time is 03:35:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.