Origin
Gardena, CA
Evening in Gardena on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardena, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
This 62-mile drive from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Given its short duration and the fact that both locations are within California's Pacific Coast region, this route is ideal as a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $14, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on the San Bernardino Freeway and the San Gabriel River Freeway, with a small portion on the Century Freeway. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Southern California communities.
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
31 miles from Gardena, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 62-mile trip, with 90% of the drive utilizing major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.9 miles along the San Bernardino Freeway. This highway-focused profile means you'll be moving at consistent speeds for most of the journey. While the route is primarily about efficient travel, keep in mind that freeway driving can sometimes involve heavy traffic, especially during peak hours in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and San Gabriel River Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 62 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 605 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 605 North
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San B...
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sierra Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.
San Bernardino
26.6 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Century Freeway | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Harbor Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Redondo Beach Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 23.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardena, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on this road
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
85 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Western Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Redondo Beach Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Redondo Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 110
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harbor Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 105 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 105
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 605 North
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 605 North
12
Merge onto I 605
12 mi
·
13 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
25
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
28
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 16-minute drive is only 62 miles, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving Gardena early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the heaviest traffic. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily complete this trip in one go. The fuel cost is estimated at $14, so ensure your tank is sufficiently filled before you depart. A practical tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic conditions, as the San Bernardino Freeway can experience significant delays.
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 31 miles from Gardena, CA, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 miles.
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 62 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 39m 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 4m
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 Gardena, 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 Gardena, CA
This is one driving day of about 62 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gardena, 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.
The longest stretch is on San Bernardino Freeway for about 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Gardena, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Gardena, 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
$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.
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: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Del Amo Fashion Center - Tesla Supercharger
Torrance, CA
Tesla
20 DCFC
Hilton Garden Inn Redondo Beach - Tesla Supercharger
Redondo Beach, CA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hyatt House El Segundo
El Segundo, CA
eVgo Network
2 DCFC
US Bank Gardena
Gardena, CA
EVCS
2 DCFC
US Bank Hawthorne
Hawthorn, CA
EVCS
1 DCFC
PW YARD PAC FC DC
Redondo Beach, CA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
EVCS: 2
eVgo Network: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Destination
Fontana, CA
Evening in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 PM
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
17 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 16m 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 Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, San Gabriel River Freeway, Century 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 Gardena, 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 is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 62 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.
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