Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: El Puerto de Santa María
The drive from Culver City, CA to Fontana, CA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Bernardino Freeway, Santa Monica Freeway, I-10 Metro ExpressLanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
30.4 miles from Culver City, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 60.7 miles, with most of the trip on San Bernardino Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.2 miles on San Bernardino Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near National Boulevard.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 60.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (National Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto National Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 10 toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Sierra Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Culver City, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.
San Bernardino
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 36.2 mi | 41m |
| Santa Monica Freeway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Golden State Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 10 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Culver Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Venice Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Culver City, CA and Fontana, CA.
Start on Duquesne Avenue
Turn right onto Culver Boulevard
Turn right onto Venice Boulevard
Turn left onto National Boulevard
Turn left
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Merge onto I 5; I 10
Take the exit onto I 10
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 60.7 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fontana, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Culver City, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Culver City, CA
This is one driving day of about 60.7 miles and 1h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Culver City, CA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 60.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Culver City, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.06 one way
$28.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| premium | $6.24 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Culver City on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
77°F
Los Angeles, CA
30 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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