Origin
Gardena, CA
Afternoon in Gardena on Tuesday
Local time
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA
Data updated 0 seconds 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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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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
The drive from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Western Avenue, West Redondo Beach Boulevard, I 110 North 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.
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 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Western 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Redondo Beach Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 110 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harbor Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 105 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Century Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 605 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Western Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardena, CA and Fontana, CA.
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Start on the route
89 ft
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9 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
85 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
161 ft
·
5 sec
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South Western Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Redondo Beach Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Redondo Beach Boulevard
5
Take the ramp right toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
6
Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Harbor Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Harbor Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 105 East
9
Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
9.5 mi
·
11 min
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Century Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 605 North
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 605 North
12
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
12 mi
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13 min
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San Gabriel River Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 10 East: San Bernardino
15
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
21
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
23
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
24
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.0 mi
·
9 min
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I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
25
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.5 mi
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7 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Sierra Avenue
27
Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
449 ft
·
13 sec
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Sierra Avenue North
28
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Sierra Avenue
29
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
207 ft
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4 sec
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Merrill Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 38m into the drive.
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 38m 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Gardena, CA · 38m 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.
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
Afternoon in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
3:55 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 South Western Avenue, West Redondo Beach Boulevard, I 110 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gardena, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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