Origin
Livingston, CA
Morning in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
10:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, CA to Fontana, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
333.4 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 4m
★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livingston, CA to Fontana, CA covers 333.4 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Main Street, Campbell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.7 miles from Livingston, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 333.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 333.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livingston, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Campbell Boulevard | — | — |
| Hammatt Avenue | — | — |
| Golden State Highway | — | — |
| Golden State Freeway | — | — |
| I 210 East | — | — |
| Foothill Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto Campbell Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Hammatt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hammatt Avenue
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
8
Keep slight left
41 mi
·
44 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
10
Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 210 East: Pasadena
15
Continue on Foothill Freeway
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Foothill Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Foothill Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothill Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Foothill Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sierra Avenue
23
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sierra Avenue
24
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.7 miles from Livingston, CA, or about 3h 8m 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 73 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.7 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Livingston, 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 Livingston, CA
This is one driving day of about 333.4 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Livingston, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.7 mi from Livingston, CA · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.7 miles from Livingston, 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
$76.63 one way
$153.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $78.97 | $157.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $81.08 | $162.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.61 | $147.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100 | 1 | $35.01 | $16.00 |
| Efficient EV | 83.4 | 0 | $29.17 | $13.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.4 | 1 | $46.68 | $21.34 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Thursday
Local time
10:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Livingston, CA to Fontana, CA covers 333.4 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Main Street, Campbell Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.7 miles from Livingston, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livingston, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livingston, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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