How far is Los Angeles, CA from Piñon Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Piñon Hills, CA is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
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.
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
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 Los Angeles and Piñon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Piñon Hills.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 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
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
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.4 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
14 mi · 15 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
1360 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Cholla Road
25 m · 4 sec · Cholla Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cholla Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Piñon Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
14.3 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.
Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Piñon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Piñon Hills?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Los Angeles and 39.1 miles from Piñon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Piñon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
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 Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Piñon Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.08 mi (69.33 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Piñon Hills
Situated in the high desert foothills on the northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, this unincorporated San Bernardino County community sits at an elevation of 4,173 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4333300, -117.6467200 |
| Altitude | 1272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piñon Hills (-117.64672, 34.43333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $6.26 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
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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