Origin
Covina, CA
Late night in Covina on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covina, CA to Fontana, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 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 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covina, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Covina to Fontana, this 30.2-mile journey is an efficient trip across the Pacific Coast region. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your path primarily utilizes North Citrus Street, East Garvey Avenue South, and I-10 East to navigate between these two California cities. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip remains very affordable for most travelers. Because the transit time is under an hour, you have maximum flexibility to depart whenever your schedule allows. This route is straightforward and practical, serving as a direct link between the two locations without any complex detours.
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
15.1 miles from Covina, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. You will navigate through surface streets for the entirety of the trip, as the highway share is 0%. Because you are primarily sticking to local roads like North Citrus Street and East Garvey Avenue South, you should prepare for a more active driving experience with frequent turns. The route does not feature any single long, uninterrupted stretch, so stay alert for changing traffic signals and intersections. Expect a steady, hands-on pace that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Citrus Street 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 Covina, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 37m 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 Covina, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Citrus Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Garvey Avenue South | 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:
North Citrus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covina, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on North Citrus Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Citrus Avenue
2
Continue on North Citrus Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
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North Citrus Street
3
Turn left onto East Garvey Avenue South
489 ft
·
15 sec
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East Garvey Avenue South
4
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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I 10 East: San Bernardino
5
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
328 ft
·
4 sec
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San Bernardino Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
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2 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.0 mi
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4 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.0 mi
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9 min
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I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
12
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Sierra Avenue
14
Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
449 ft
·
13 sec
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Sierra Avenue North
15
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Sierra Avenue
16
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
207 ft
·
4 sec
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Merrill Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 30.2-mile drive, you do not need to worry about extensive pacing or rest stops. You can easily complete the entire trip in a single go, leaving you plenty of time to focus on your destination in Fontana. Consider checking real-time traffic reports before you pull out of Covina, as local surface streets can become congested during peak commute hours. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is ready before you hit the road to avoid unnecessary stops. The biggest advantage here is the lack of highway driving, which allows you to move at your own pace without the pressure of merging into high-speed traffic.
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 15.1 miles from Covina, CA, or about 18m 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 30.2 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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 Covina, 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 Covina, CA
This is one driving day of about 30.2 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Covina, 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 15.1 mi from Covina, CA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Covina, 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
$6.99 one way
$13.99 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $6.24 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
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: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
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
Late night in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 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
1 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
37m 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 Covina, CA to Fontana, CA covers 30.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Citrus Street, East Garvey Avenue South, I 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Covina, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.99 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 Covina, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 37m 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 Covina, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Covina, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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