Best Time to Drive from El Monte to Pomona

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 17 minutes via I-10 East, usually 18 at this time.

On weekdays the 17-mile drive from El Monte to Pomona (via I-10 East) usually takes as little as 16 minutes and up to 29 minutes, when leaving around 3:30 pm on Fridays. The fastest times to leave are before 7:30 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 20 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 4:30 pm on Saturdays (21 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 Pomona?

On weekdays, leave before 7:30 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 16 minutes then, versus up to 29 minutes at the worst times.

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

The 17-mile drive usually takes 16 to 29 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 20 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from El Monte to Pomona?

Leaving around 3:30 pm on Fridays is usually slowest, about 29 minutes.

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