How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Black Meadow Landing, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Black Meadow Landing, CA is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cucamonga and Black Meadow Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Black Meadow Landing.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Archibald Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Archibald Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
2099 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
40.3 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Desert Center, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
1126 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Rice Road
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Rice Road
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Turn right
2128 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Parker Dam Road
48 m · 4 sec · Parker Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parker Dam Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Parker Dam Road
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Turn slight right onto Trails End Camp Road
6.2 mi · 15 min · Trails End Camp Road
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Continue on Black Meadow Road
2.9 mi · 11 min · Black Meadow Road
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
1538 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
38 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 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 Rancho Cucamonga and Black Meadow Landing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rice Road
Turn left onto Rice Road
84.1 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rancho Cucamonga and Sunny near Black Meadow Landing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Black Meadow Landing?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 125.3 miles from Black Meadow Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.94 one way or $101.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Cucamonga and Sunny near Black Meadow Landing.
Stop Ideas Near Niland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Black Meadow Landing. Straight-line distance: 194.69 mi (313.33 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Black Meadow Landing
Black Meadow Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3519600, -114.1977300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Meadow Landing (-114.19773, 34.35196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $5.77 | $50.94 | $101.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.56 | $107.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $55.13 | $110.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.82 | $133.63 |
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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