Origin
Baldwin Park, CA
Late night in Baldwin Park on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
41m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin Park, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Baldwin Park and Fontana, you are looking at a straightforward 33.3-mile trip. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize Pacific Avenue, I-10 East, and the San Bernardino Freeway to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at $8, it is an economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in the same geographic area throughout the drive. This is a practical, no-nonsense trip that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
16.7 miles from Baldwin Park, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate through these Southern California communities. The route is characterized by a mix of local roads and freeway segments, though it is important to note that the highway share is 0%. You will not find any long, monotonous interstate stretches here; instead, the trip requires your full attention as you transition between local streets and freeway connections. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't encounter significant stretches of uninterrupted high-speed cruising. Focus on navigating the turns efficiently, as the road personality is defined more by its local connectivity than by open-road freedom.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pacific 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 Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 41m 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 Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Bernardino Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sierra Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sierra Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrill Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pacific Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin Park, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on the route
187 ft
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14 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Pacific Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Bernadino
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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I 10 East: San Bernadino
4
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
98 ft
·
1 sec
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San Bernardino Freeway
5
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.0 mi
·
9 min
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I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
13
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Sierra Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
449 ft
·
13 sec
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Sierra Avenue North
16
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Sierra Avenue
17
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
207 ft
·
4 sec
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Merrill Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 41-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though keep in mind that local traffic can impact your travel speed. Since there are zero scheduled stops on this 33.3-mile route, it is best to ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep your $8 travel budget on track. Use this short distance to your advantage by planning your departure to avoid peak local congestion periods. Pay close attention to the turn-heavy nature of the route, especially when transitioning onto the San Bernardino Freeway or I-10 East. Having a clear navigation plan ready before you pull out of Baldwin Park will help you manage the frequent directional changes smoothly.
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 16.7 miles from Baldwin Park, 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 33.3 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.7 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 Baldwin Park, 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 Baldwin Park, CA
This is one driving day of about 33.3 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baldwin Park, 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 16.7 mi from Baldwin Park, CA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Baldwin Park, 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
$7.65 one way
$15.31 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Fontana on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pacific Avenue, I 10 East, San Bernardino Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Baldwin Park, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.65 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 Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 41m 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 Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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