How far is Upland, CA from Hesperia, CA?
The driving distance from Upland, CA to Hesperia, CA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Hesperia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Hesperia.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
808 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Arrow Highway
2752 ft · 1 min · East Arrow Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Road
1.6 km · 2 min · San Bernardino Road
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
5.3 mi · 9 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North
1325 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1891 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Yucca Street
1411 ft · 45 sec · Yucca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hesperia Road
1455 ft · 25 sec · Hesperia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hesperia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Hesperia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ontario Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Upland and Sunny near Hesperia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upland to Hesperia?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Upland and 21.9 miles from Hesperia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upland and Sunny near Hesperia.
Stop Ideas Near Muscoy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Comfort Inn & Suites
City Hall
San Bernardino City Hall
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muscoy.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Hesperia. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.55 km).
#1 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hesperia
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 96,911 |
| Coordinates | 34.4263900, -117.3008800 |
| Altitude | 971 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hesperia Road (-117.301047, 34.426414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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