Origin
Pomona, CA
Morning in Pomona on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pomona, 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
27m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pomona, CA to Fontana, CA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Bernardino Freeway, I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, Sierra Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Garey Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Orange Grove Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Mission Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on South Main Street
90 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Mission Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Mission Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Garey Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Garey Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Orange Grove Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Orange Grove Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Garey Avenue
Turn left onto South Garey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
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
19.9 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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
Morning in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.9 mi in 27m, mostly highway — 9.1 mi of that is on San Bernardino Freeway.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near South Garey Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Garey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Pomona, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.
Sierra Avenue North
20.1 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Pomona, CA
Full guide →Pomona is in the San Gabriel Valley, near Los Angeles, California. Named after the Roman goddess of fruit, in the 1920s it was indeed known as "the Queen of the Citrus Belt." However, its origins preceded that epoch as an allotment given to two ranchers, Ricardo Véjar and Ygnacio Palomares, in the 1830s, when the territory was still part of Mexico. After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and becoming part of the USA, it eventually became absorbed into the megalopolis of southern California, with perhaps its main standout nowadays being the site of the LA County Fair, or the location of Cal Polytechnic U.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fontana, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Garey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fontana, CA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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