Best Time to Drive from El Monte to Pasadena

Right now (8:48 am PDT): about 14 minutes via I-210 West and I-10 West, usually 15 at this time.

On weekdays the 12-mile drive from El Monte to Pasadena (via I-210 West and I-10 West) usually takes as little as 14 minutes and up to 23 minutes, when leaving around 8 am on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7 am or after 7 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 16 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 1:30 pm on Saturdays (19 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from El Monte to Pasadena?

On weekdays, leave before 7 am or after 7 pm. The drive usually takes about 14 minutes then, versus up to 23 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from El Monte to Pasadena?

The 12-mile drive usually takes 14 to 23 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 16 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from El Monte to Pasadena?

Leaving around 8 am on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 23 minutes.

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