How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Upland, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Upland, CA is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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.
The second most populous 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 Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · Archibald Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn left onto San Bernardino Road
1.6 km · 2 min · San Bernardino Road
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Continue on East Arrow Highway
2752 ft · 1 min · East Arrow Highway
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
808 ft · 24 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.
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.
Foothill Boulevard
Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.78 mi · 00h 03m
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 Rancho Cucamonga and Clear near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Upland?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 1.7 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rancho Cucamonga and Clear near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontario.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.18 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 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-117.64839, 34.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $0.80 | $1.61 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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