Pomona to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

108.4 miles 174.4 km · straight line
135.5 miles estimated 218 km · driving distance
2h 44min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Pomona from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Pomona to Ridgecrest is 108.4 miles (174.4 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located N of Pomona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 135.5 miles, taking about 2h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pomona and Ridgecrest. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Pomona to Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 44min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 17min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 36min $16–$47* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pomona & Ridgecrest

Quick Facts

Pomona
34.06°N, 117.75°W
America/Los_Angeles
259m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 36 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 229.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients