How far is Hermosa Beach, CA from Pomona, CA?
The driving distance from Hermosa Beach, CA to Pomona, CA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermosa Beach and Pomona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach and Pomona.
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Start on Palm Drive
14 m · 3 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Pier Avenue
2319 ft · 1 min · Pier Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
2804 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
6 mi · 11 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South: Corona
2640 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 71 South: Corona
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mission Boulevard
1302 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermosa Beach and Pomona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Pomona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermosa Beach to Pomona?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Hermosa Beach and 25.7 miles from Pomona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Pomona.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermosa Beach and Pomona. Straight-line distance: 39.42 mi (63.44 km).
#1 Hermosa Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 18,803 |
| Coordinates | 33.8622400, -118.3995200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pomona
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 149,212 |
| Coordinates | 34.0552900, -117.7522800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-117.752245, 34.055291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
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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