How far is Black Meadow Landing, CA from Ontario, CA?
The driving distance from Black Meadow Landing, CA to Ontario, CA is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Meadow Landing and Ontario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Meadow Landing and Ontario.
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Start on the route
66 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
1613 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Black Meadow Road
32 m · 12 sec · Black Meadow Road
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Continue on Black Meadow Road
2.9 mi · 11 min · Black Meadow Road
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Continue on Trails End Camp Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Trails End Camp Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Trails End Camp Road
110 m · 10 sec · Trails End Camp Road
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Turn straight onto Parker Dam Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Parker Dam Road
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Drive
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue straight
2128 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
67.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Aqueduct Road
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Take the ramp right
1181 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.7 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
110 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holt Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
645 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Holt Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Holt Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holt Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Meadow Landing and Ontario.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Aqueduct Road
Continue on Aqueduct Road
67.6 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Black Meadow Landing and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Meadow Landing to Ontario?
The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Black Meadow Landing and 123.2 miles from Ontario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.59 one way or $101.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Meadow Landing and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.
Stop Ideas Near Niland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Meadow Landing and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 198.31 mi (319.15 km).
#1 Black Meadow Landing
Black Meadow Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3519600, -114.1977300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ontario
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 183,393 |
| Coordinates | 34.0633400, -117.6508900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holt Boulevard (-117.65089, 34.063361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $5.77 | $50.59 | $101.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.20 | $106.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $54.75 | $109.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.36 | $132.73 |
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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