How far is Alpine, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Alpine, CA to Fontana, CA is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Fontana.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tavern Road
1406 ft · 43 sec · Tavern Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Jennings Park Road
1450 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Jennings Park Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road
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Continue on Mapleview Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Poway Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Poway Road
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Turn right onto Espola Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Espola Road
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Turn left onto Twin Peaks Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Twin Peaks Road
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Continue on Camino del Norte
1.6 mi · 2 min · Camino del Norte
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1131 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.3 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Way
1006 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Valley Way
1948 ft · 35 sec · Valley Way
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Continue on Armstrong Road
2679 ft · 55 sec · Armstrong Road
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Fontana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.3 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Alpine and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Fontana?
The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rainbow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Alpine and 56.8 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alpine and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Rainbow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Vista Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainbow.
Oceanside Transit Center
Sun City, California
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 95.03 mi (152.93 km).
#1 Alpine
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 14,236 |
| Coordinates | 32.8350500, -116.7664100 |
| Altitude | 559 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.34 | $60.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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