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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

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
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.

Downtown Westmont, CA, CA

Westmont, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Fontana, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 105th Street, Denker Avenue, West 106th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 60.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 105th 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 105th Street
Denker Avenue
West 106th Street
South Normandie Avenue
West Imperial Highway
South Vermont Avenue
West 116th Place
I 105 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 105th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, CA and Fontana, CA.

1

Start on the route

171 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto West 105th Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West 105th Street
3

Turn left onto Denker Avenue

338 ft · 17 sec · Denker Avenue
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
7

Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Vermont Avenue
8

Turn slight left

453 ft · 21 sec
9

Turn left onto West 116th Place

0.3 mi · 26 sec · West 116th Place
10

Take the ramp straight toward I 105 East

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 105 East
11

Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

10 mi · 11 min · Century Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 605 North
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 605 North
14

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 10 East: San Bernardino
17

Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

1.0 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
18

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
19

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
20

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
21

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
22

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
23

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
24

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
25

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

4.0 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
26

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.0 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
27

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
28

Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Sierra Avenue
29

Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

449 ft · 13 sec · Sierra Avenue North
30

Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue
31

Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

207 ft · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
32

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.2 mi from Westmont, CA · 37m into the drive

city in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Covina, CA

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.

Popular next leg

West Covina, CA to Fontana, CA

32.2 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Long Beach, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Covina, CA

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

$8.20 one way

$16.41 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $9.16 $18.31
premium $4.15 $9.87 $19.74
diesel $3.75 $8.92 $17.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Westmont, CA

Late night in Westmont on Saturday

Local time

3:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fontana, CA

Late night in Fontana on Saturday

Local time

3:02 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 West 105th Street, Denker Avenue, West 106th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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 $8.20 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.

The drive from Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Westmont, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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