How far is Fallbrook, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Fallbrook, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallbrook and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallbrook and Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
106 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Avenue
2189 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East Alvarado Street
2007 ft · 58 sec · East Alvarado Street
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Turn left onto North Brandon Road
1081 ft · 32 sec · North Brandon Road
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Turn right onto East Mission Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Mission Road
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Continue on East Mission Road
1109 ft · 30 sec · East Mission Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avocado Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallbrook and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Temecula Valley Freeway
Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fallbrook and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fallbrook to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Home Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Fallbrook and 49.5 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fallbrook and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Home Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City of Riverside
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Home Gardens.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallbrook and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 73.72 mi (118.64 km).
#1 Fallbrook
Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 30,534 |
| Coordinates | 33.3764200, -117.2511500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
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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