How far is Montclair, CA from Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The driving distance from Montclair, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto San Bernardino Street
19 m · 3 sec · San Bernardino Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2742 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1433 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Ontario, Upland
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
2099 ft · 47 sec · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right
15 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga.
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.
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
2.29 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Montclair and Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montclair to Rancho Cucamonga?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Montclair and 5.9 miles from Rancho Cucamonga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montclair and Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Stop Ideas Near Upland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga. Straight-line distance: 5.88 mi (9.46 km).
#1 Montclair
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 40,600 |
| Coordinates | 34.0775100, -117.6897800 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Cucamonga
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 178,849 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064000, -117.5931100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.593204, 34.106399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
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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