How far is La Verne, CA from Pomona, CA?

The driving distance from La Verne, CA to Pomona, CA is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
3.88 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.27 mi
5.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.27 mi
Kilometers
5.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.88 mi
Kilometers
6.24 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pomona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM PDT
Return by in La Verne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Verne
2026-04-18T10:59
Arrive Pomona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Verne
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Claremont
CA

City on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California

From La Verne
1.9 mi
00h 05m
To Pomona
1.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Verne and Pomona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Verne and Pomona.

  1. 1

    Start on Bonita Avenue

    1673 ft · 38 sec · Bonita Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto White Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · White Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West McKinley Avenue

    2655 ft · 55 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Garey Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Garey Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Mission Boulevard

    656 ft · 15 sec · West Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Verne 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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Avenue
1.57 mi · 41%
North Garey Avenue
1.34 mi · 35%
West McKinley Avenue
0.5 mi · 13%
Bonita Avenue
0.32 mi · 8%
West Mission Boulevard
0.12 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

White Avenue

Turn right onto White Avenue

1.57 mi · 00h 03m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 05m from La Verne
Leave By
8:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Verne 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 La Verne to Pomona?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from La Verne and 1.9 miles from Pomona.

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

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.81 one way or $1.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Verne and Mostly Sunny near Pomona.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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 Claremont and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Claremont, California

200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

5 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Ontario

8 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

31 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Verne and Pomona. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.26 km).

La Verne

#1 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
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: Bonita Avenue (-117.767788, 34.100971)
End: South Main Street (-117.752245, 34.055291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.52 L · about $0.81
Round trip
$1.62
0.28 gal · 1.04 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $0.81 $1.62
Mid-grade $6.07 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $6.24 $0.87 $1.75
Diesel $7.57 $1.06 $2.12

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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There is no time difference between La Verne and Pomona. The current time is 10:59:11.

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.