Origin
Bell Gardens, CA
Late night in Bell Gardens on Saturday
Local time
2:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bell Gardens, CA
Carly King
Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garfield Avenue, Florence Avenue, Studebaker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garfield 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Avenue | — | — |
| Florence Avenue | — | — |
| Studebaker Road | — | — |
| I 605 North | — | — |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| San Bernardino Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Garfield Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bell Gardens, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Florence Avenue
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Florence Avenue
2
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
3
Continue on Garfield Avenue
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
4
Turn left onto Florence Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Florence Avenue
5
Turn right onto Studebaker Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Studebaker Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on Studebaker Road
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
Studebaker Road
7
Take the ramp right toward I 605 North, I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Freeway
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 605 North, I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 605 North
9
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 10 East: San Bernardino
12
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
21
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
22
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sierra Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sierra Avenue North
25
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
26
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Bell Gardens, CA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Bell Gardens, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Saturday
Local time
2:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 1m 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 Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garfield Avenue, Florence Avenue, Studebaker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Bell Gardens, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.52 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 Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bell Gardens, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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