Origin
Inglewood, CA
Morning in Inglewood on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inglewood, CA to Fontana, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
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.
Inglewood, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
Inglewood, CA to Fontana, CA is 62.4 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 drive mostly sticks to major freeways connecting two points within the vast Southern California metropolitan area. Expect a highway-focused experience that's more about efficient transit than scenic exploration. Given its relatively short duration and urban setting, it's best suited as a straightforward point-to-point journey within the Pacific Coast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.4 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey on major freeways like the San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. You'll encounter stretches designed for consistent speed, including one continuous segment of 36.2 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway. The route emphasizes forward momentum, offering a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type or complexity. It's a typical urban freeway commute, prioritizing directness between its origin and destination.
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 36.2 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 South La Brea 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 62.4 miles you will encounter 25 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 (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (I 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 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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South La Brea Avenue
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
8
14.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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I 10
Take the exit onto I 10 toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, 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.
Exit 135C
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San B...
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Sierra Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
8
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 Inglewood, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.
San Bernardino
14.4 mi in
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~21m
|
via I 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 36.2 mi | 41m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Santa Monica Freeway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| South La Brea Avenue | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Golden State Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 10 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 36.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on East Manchester Boulevard
64 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Manchester Boulevard
2
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South La Brea Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 10 East: Los Angeles
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
Toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 5; I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10
Exit 135C
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
25
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Inglewood, CA · 40m 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Inglewood, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.34 one way
$28.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 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 | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
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
Morning in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
N 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
51°F
Pasadena, CA
31 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
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 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 Inglewood, CA to Fontana, CA covers 62.4 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, Santa Monica 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 31.2 miles from Inglewood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.34 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 62.4 miles you will encounter 25 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 (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (I 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Inglewood, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.
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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