Origin
Vincent, CA
Afternoon in Vincent on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vincent, 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 28m
Distance
62.3 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vincent, CA
Franco Monsalvo
Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
Vincent, CA to Fontana, CA is 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Pearblossom Highway, Antelope Highway, and Barstow and Mojave Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route traverses the Pacific Coast region, offering a drive that's more about navigating local roads than cruising on the interstate. With a highway share of only 17%, expect a journey with frequent turns and a more involved driving experience. It's a straightforward, same-day trip suitable for those who prefer a hands-on approach to their driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearblossom Highway | 22.4 mi | 33m |
| Antelope Highway | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Sierra Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 15 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Sierra Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Carson Mesa Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Angeles Forest Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearblossom Highway
— 22.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vincent, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on West Carson Mesa Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Carson Mesa Road
2
Turn left onto N3; FH 59
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
Angeles Forest Highway
3
Turn right onto US 6 Hist
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sierra Highway
4
Turn straight onto Pearblossom Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Pearblossom Highway
5
Continue on CA 138
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Pearblossom Highway
6
Continue on CA 138
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Antelope Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 15
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 119
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 Vincent, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
N3; FH 59 / Angeles Forest Highway
Turn left onto N3; FH 59 / Angeles Forest Highway
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 6 Hist / Sierra Highway
Turn right onto US 6 Hist / Sierra Highway
Navigation decision point
7
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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 119
Toward Sierra Avenue
5
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Merrill Avenue
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.32 one way
$28.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
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 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $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
Afternoon in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
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
31 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a relatively low 17% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, including segments of Pearblossom Highway and Antelope Highway, before merging onto the Barstow and Mojave Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.4 miles on Pearblossom Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on Pearblossom Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near N3; FH 59 / Angeles Forest Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (N3; FH 59 / Angeles Forest Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6 Hist / Sierra Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fontana, CA
Full guide →Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on Pearblossom Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (N3; FH 59 / Angeles Forest Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6 Hist / Sierra Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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