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Trip from Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA

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Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

57.2 mi

92 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Willowbrook, CA, CA

Willowbrook, CA

Robert So

Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Fontana, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Central Avenue, I 105 East, Century Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.6 miles from Willowbrook, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 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.
North Central Avenue 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Central Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 105 East Unavailable Refreshing
Century Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 605 North Unavailable Refreshing
San Gabriel River Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 East Unavailable Refreshing
San Bernardino Freeway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Central Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

200 ft · 20 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Central Avenue
3

Take the ramp right toward I 105 East

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 105 East
4

Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

8.2 mi · 9 min · Century Freeway
5

Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 605 North
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 605 North
7

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
8

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
9

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

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

Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

1.0 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
12

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
13

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
14

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
15

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
16

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
17

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
18

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

4.0 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
19

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.0 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
20

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
21

Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Sierra Avenue
22

Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

449 ft · 13 sec · Sierra Avenue North
23

Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue
24

Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

207 ft · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
25

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.6 miles from Willowbrook, CA, or about 34m 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 57.2 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.6 miles or 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

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 Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, CA

This is one driving day of about 57.2 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willowbrook, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.6 mi from Willowbrook, CA · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anaheim, CA

29 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

Riverside, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anaheim, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Willowbrook, 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

$13.15 one way

$26.29 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $13.55 $27.10
premium $6.18 $13.91 $27.82
diesel $5.61 $12.63 $25.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
EV Truck/SUV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Willowbrook, CA

Night in Willowbrook on Tuesday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fontana, CA

Night in Fontana on Tuesday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 9m 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 Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Avenue, I 105 East, Century Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Willowbrook, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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 Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willowbrook, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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