How far is Upland, CA from Altadena, CA?
The driving distance from Upland, CA to Altadena, CA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Altadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Altadena.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
808 ft · 32 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Arrow Highway
769 ft · 23 sec · East Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue
2616 ft · 60 sec · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Foothill Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benson Avenue
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Turn left onto Baseline Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Baseline Road
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Continue on Base Line Road
145 m · 11 sec · Base Line Road
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Take the ramp right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Rosemead Boulevard, Michillinda Avenue
1441 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rosemead Boulevard North, Michillinda Avenue
936 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
906 ft · 30 sec · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Rosemead Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · North Rosemead Boulevard
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Continue on Rosemead Boulevard
617 ft · 13 sec · Rosemead Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1339 ft · 31 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
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Turn straight onto New York Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York Drive
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Turn right onto Altadena Drive
2.6 mi · 6 min · Altadena Drive
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Turn left onto North Lake Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · North Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Altadena.
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 Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Upland and Sunny near Altadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upland to Altadena?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Citrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Upland and 16.1 miles from Altadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upland and Sunny near Altadena.
Stop Ideas Near Citrus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Altadena. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).
#1 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altadena
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 42,777 |
| Coordinates | 34.1897300, -118.1311800 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altadena (-118.13118, 34.18973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
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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