Origin
Westmont, CA
Morning in Westmont on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westmont, 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 14m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westmont, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA is 60.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via the San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, connecting the Pacific Coast region to itself. Expect a focused highway journey, primarily utilizing major freeways. It’s a straightforward trip, ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this a practical transit route rather than a scenic excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major freeways like the San Bernardino, San Gabriel River, and Century Freeways. You'll experience a consistent flow of traffic for the majority of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.9 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied terrain or scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and San Gabriel River Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Denker 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 60.4 miles you will encounter 29 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: at 0.2 miles (Denker Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Denker Avenue
Turn left onto Denker Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 605 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 605 North
7
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, 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.
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San B...
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
8
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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 Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.
San Bernardino
25 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Century Freeway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Normandie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Imperial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 116th Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 23.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 105th Street
3
Turn left onto Denker Avenue
339 ft
·
17 sec
·
Denker Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto West 106th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 106th Street
5
Turn right onto South Normandie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Normandie Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Imperial Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Imperial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Vermont Avenue
8
Turn slight left
453 ft
·
20 sec
9
Turn left onto West 116th Place
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 116th Place
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 105 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 105
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 605 North
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 605 North
14
Merge onto I 605
12 mi
·
13 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
30
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Westmont, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Westmont, 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
$13.88 one way
$27.76 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
7:33 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
4 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 14m 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 Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, San Gabriel River Freeway, Century 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 30.2 miles from Westmont, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.88 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 60.4 miles you will encounter 29 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: at 0.2 miles (Denker Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Westmont, 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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