Origin
Fontana, CA
Morning in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fontana, CA to Lawndale, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fontana, CA
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Lawndale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Fontana, CA to Lawndale, CA covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Century Freeway, San Gabriel River Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 64.9 miles, with most of the trip on San Bernardino Freeway and Century Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.5 miles on San Bernardino Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 23.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Century Freeway. 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 27 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 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
7
35 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 605 South: San Bernardino
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 605 South: San Bernardino
7
47.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 105 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 105 West
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Crenshaw Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward Crenshaw Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 23.5 mi | 27m |
| Century Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| Crenshaw Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Rosecrans Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hawthorne Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 23.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana, CA and Lawndale, 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 Angeles
Use 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 31A
Toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 605 South: San Bernardino
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 605
12 mi
·
13 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 105 West: Imperial Highway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 105 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 105
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward Crenshaw Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Crenshaw Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto West Rosecrans Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Rosecrans Avenue
27
Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawthorne Boulevard
28
Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard
100 ft
·
6 sec
·
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Fontana, CA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Fontana, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawndale, CA
The final approach into Lawndale, 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
$14.92 one way
$29.83 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.78 | $31.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Lawndale, CA
Morning in Lawndale on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Pasadena, CA
32 mi in
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
8 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
1h 19m 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 Fontana, CA to Lawndale, CA covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, Century Freeway, San Gabriel River 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 32.4 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 $14.92 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 64.9 miles you will encounter 27 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 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fontana, CA to Lawndale, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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