How far is Pomona, CA from Santa Monica, CA?
The driving distance from Pomona, CA to Santa Monica, CA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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 Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomona and Santa Monica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona and Santa Monica.
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Start on South Main Street
27 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Mission Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 71 North
1080 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 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
1.5 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
2 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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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East, CA 60 West: Pomona Freeway, Pomona, Los Angeles
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 South: Lincoln Boulevard
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Olympic Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2126 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomona and Santa Monica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Monica Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 Pomona and Sunny near Santa Monica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pomona to Santa Monica?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
South San Gabriel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Pomona and 22.9 miles from Santa Monica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pomona and Sunny near Santa Monica.
Stop Ideas Near South San Gabriel
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South San Gabriel.
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and Santa Monica. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.2 km).
#1 Pomona
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 149,212 |
| Coordinates | 34.0552900, -117.7522800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 90,024 |
| Coordinates | 34.0194500, -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Monica (-118.49119, 34.01945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
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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