Origin
La Verne, CA
Evening in La Verne on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Verne, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.5-mile drive from La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA takes about 28 minutes and is perfect as a single-day trip. With a 78% highway share, you'll primarily be on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and the San Bernardino Freeway, with a brief stint on Sierra Avenue. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Both La Verne and Fontana are situated within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. This route is all about efficient travel between two points in Southern California.
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
11.2 miles from La Verne, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 78% of the journey on freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 9 miles on the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, offering uninterrupted travel. The main roads include the San Bernardino Freeway and a portion of Sierra Avenue, indicating a transition from high-speed interstate to a more surface-street feel towards the end. This route offers a direct and mostly fast-paced experience, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and San Bernardino Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near North Towne Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 22.5 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 2.4 miles (North Towne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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North Towne Avenue
Turn right onto North Towne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
Turn sharp left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
4.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
20.4 mi into trip
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~25m 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
20.6 mi into trip
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~25m 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 La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.
Sierra Avenue North
20.6 mi in
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~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| La Verne Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Arrow Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West la Verne Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| White Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bonita Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Verne, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Bonita Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Bonita Avenue
2
Turn right onto White Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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White Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arrow Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Arrow Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
5
Turn straight onto West la Verne Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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West la Verne Avenue
6
Continue on La Verne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
La Verne Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Towne Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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North Towne Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
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I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
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Merrill Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 28-minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, but be mindful of typical Southern California rush hour traffic on the I-10 and San Bernardino Freeway. Plan for your roughly $5 fuel budget and know that with no designated stops, you can make this drive in one go. A good tip for this particular route is to keep an eye on the signs for Sierra Avenue as you approach Fontana, as this marks the transition off the main freeway.
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 11.2 miles from La Verne, CA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 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 22.5 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.2 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
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 La Verne, 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 La Verne, CA
This is one driving day of about 22.5 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from La Verne, 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 I-10 Metro ExpressLanes for about 9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from La Verne, CA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from La Verne, 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
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Riverside, CA
11 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA covers 22.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, San Bernardino Freeway, Sierra Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from La Verne, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 11 significant decision points across 22.5 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 2.4 miles (North Towne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.
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