How far is Santa Ana, CA from Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Village in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Rancho Cucamonga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Rancho Cucamonga.
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Start on West 1st Street
576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
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Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles
1787 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
2484 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 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
1.7 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 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 Santa Ana 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.
CA 57 North
Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
11.9 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Rancho Cucamonga?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Santa Ana and 19.1 miles from Rancho Cucamonga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut.
Pomona station
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Fullerton Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Rancho Cucamonga. Straight-line distance: 29.49 mi (47.46 km).
#1 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: Rancho Cucamonga (-117.59311, 34.1064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
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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