How far is Topanga Oaks, CA from Pomona, CA?
The driving distance from Topanga Oaks, CA to Pomona, CA is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
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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 01h 15m.
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.
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topanga Oaks and Pomona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topanga Oaks and Pomona.
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Start on Fontaine Road
1009 ft · 44 sec · Fontaine Road
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Turn straight onto North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
6.7 mi · 13 min · North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1066 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
13 mi · 15 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mission Boulevard
1302 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Topanga Oaks and Pomona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Foothill Freeway
Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Topanga Oaks and Sunny near Pomona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Topanga Oaks to Pomona?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Topanga Oaks and 30.6 miles from Pomona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Topanga Oaks and Sunny near Pomona.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
La Crescenta, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topanga Oaks and Pomona. Straight-line distance: 48.06 mi (77.35 km).
#1 Topanga Oaks
Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 971 feet, this unincorporated community forms part of Topanga Canyon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1011200, -118.5903600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pomona
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 149,212 |
| Coordinates | 34.0552900, -117.7522800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-117.752245, 34.055291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
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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