Fontana to Inglewood is 62 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via the San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive connecting two populous areas. Expect a highway-focused journey for most of the trip, making it a practical choice for commuting or a quick transfer between cities. Given its relatively short duration and minimal stops, this drive is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the San Bernardino Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.2 miles. The drive progresses primarily along the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and the Harbor Freeway, indicating a consistently fast-paced travel experience. Prepare for a steady, urban highway environment for the majority of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Bernardino Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sierra Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.8 mi into trip|~10m in|I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.7 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pa...
9
49.8 mi into trip|~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pa...
7
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Manchester Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward Manchester Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fontana, CA and Inglewood, CA, road signs point toward Pasadena and San Pedro.
Pasadena
49.7 mi in|~58m
San Pedro
50 mi in|~58m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
San Bernardino Freeway
37.2 mi
42m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi
9m
Harbor Freeway
7.3 mi
8m
West Manchester Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
West Manchester Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi
1m
Merrill Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 37.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana, CA and Inglewood, CA.
1
Start on Merrill Avenue
205 ft·9 sec·Merrill Avenue
2
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los AngelesUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
5.8 mi·6 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.3 mi·9 min·I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.9 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.3 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.6 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.6 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
12 mi·14 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 101
1.2 mi·1 min·Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
439 ft·10 sec
Exit 3Toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, PasadenaUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, PasadenaUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Harbor Freeway, San Pedro
23
Merge onto CA 110
7.3 mi·8 min·Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 16Toward Manchester AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto West Manchester Avenue
2.1 mi·4 min·West Manchester Avenue
26
Continue on West Manchester Boulevard
2.1 mi·3 min·West Manchester Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
East Manchester Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Fontana, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Inglewood, CA
The final approach into Inglewood, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.50 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$14.68
$29.37
premium
$6.18
$15.08
$30.16
diesel
$5.61
$13.69
$27.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.6
0
$6.51
$2.98
Efficient EV
15.5
0
$5.43
$2.48
EV Truck/SUV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Fontana, CA
Morning
in Fontana on Friday
Local time
11:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
W 0 to 30 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 3:02AM MST until April 17 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:56AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Inglewood, CA
Morning
in Inglewood on Friday
Local time
11:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
17 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 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, Harbor Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Fontana, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.25 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fontana, CA and Inglewood, CA, road signs point toward Pasadena and San Pedro.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
