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Trip from Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

62 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Fontana, CA

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city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States

Inglewood, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sierra Avenue, I 10 West, San Bernardino Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 62 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.
Sierra 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 Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sierra Avenue
I 10 West
San Bernardino Freeway
I-10
Santa Ana Freeway
I 110 South
Harbor Freeway
Manchester Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sierra Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana, CA and Inglewood, CA.

1

Start on Merrill Avenue

207 ft · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
2

Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 10 West: Los Angeles
4

Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

5.8 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
5

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.3 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
6

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
7

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

0.9 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
8

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
9

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
10

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.6 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
12

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
13

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
14

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
15

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
16

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.6 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
17

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
18

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

12 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway
19

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena

440 ft · 11 sec · I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: Harbor Freeway, San Pedro

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 110 South: Harbor Freeway, San Pedro
23

Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

7.3 mi · 8 min · Harbor Freeway
24

Take the exit slight right toward Manchester Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Manchester Avenue
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
27

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Fontana, CA · 38m into the drive

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

31 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

Upland, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

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/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 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 15, 2026

Origin

Fontana, CA

Late night in Fontana on Friday

Local time

12:53 AM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Inglewood, CA

Late night in Inglewood on Friday

Local time

12:53 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

7 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 17m 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 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 Sierra Avenue, I 10 West, San Bernardino Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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.

The drive from Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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