Origin
Azusa, CA
Afternoon in Azusa on Sunday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azusa, CA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Azusa to Fontana covers a short 31.8-mile distance that typically takes about 40 minutes to complete. Because of the quick transit time, this route is perfectly suited for a simple day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the journey between these two Pacific Coast locations. The drive relies on a combination of local streets, including San Gabriel Avenue and Azusa Avenue, alongside the I-210 East. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection rather than a long-haul excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.9 miles from Azusa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating surface streets and local intersections. You will find that there is no extended highway cruising, as the longest stretch consists of 0 miles on San Gabriel Avenue. The experience is defined by frequent navigation through local corridors, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various roads. This is a technical, low-speed drive that feels more like a city commute than a wide-open highway journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Gabriel Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Azusa Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 210 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foothill Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sierra Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrill Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
San Gabriel Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azusa, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on North Azusa Avenue
285 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Azusa Avenue
2
Turn left
282 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn right
151 ft
·
17 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto San Gabriel Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
San Gabriel Avenue
5
Continue on Azusa Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Azusa Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 210 East: San Bernardino
7
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothill Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothill Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Foothill Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sierra Avenue
14
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sierra Avenue
15
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 40-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are zero scheduled stops on this 31.8-mile route, you can easily complete the entire trip in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks or refueling along the way. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should stay alert at intersections rather than relying on autopilot. If you want a smoother experience, try timing your departure to avoid peak congestion hours on the local arteries. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before leaving, as the reliance on San Gabriel Avenue and Azusa Avenue means you will be making several turns to reach your destination in Fontana.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.9 miles from Azusa, CA, or about 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31.8 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fontana, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Azusa, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Azusa, CA
This is one driving day of about 31.8 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Azusa, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Azusa, CA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Azusa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fontana, CA
The final approach into Fontana, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fontana, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.73 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
| premium | $6.24 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fontana, CA
Afternoon in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Riverside, CA
16 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa Avenue, I 210 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Azusa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Azusa, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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