How far is Baldwin Park, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Baldwin Park, CA to Fontana, CA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.35 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.09 mi
48.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.35 mi
Kilometers
53.67 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 AM PDT
Return by in Baldwin Park
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin Park
2026-04-15T01:11
Arrive Fontana
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin Park
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Montclair
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Baldwin Park
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Fontana
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwin Park and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin Park and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Bernadino

    1286 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    30 m · 1 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

    137 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin Park and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
20.6 mi · 62%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 27%
Sierra Avenue
1.91 mi · 6%
Pacific Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
I 10 East
0.24 mi · 1%
Sierra Avenue North
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.02 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montclair
00h 20m from Baldwin Park
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baldwin Park and Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwin Park to Fontana?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Baldwin Park and 16.7 miles from Fontana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baldwin Park and Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Montclair

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Montclair and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montclair.

BUS

Claremont, California

3 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

4 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

6 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

32 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin Park and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.43 km).

Baldwin Park

#1 Baldwin Park

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population74,480
Coordinates34.0852900, -117.9609000
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Baldwin Park (-117.9609, 34.08529)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.61
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.81 $13.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.16 $14.32
Premium $6.24 $7.37 $14.73
Diesel $7.57 $8.93 $17.86

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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There is no time difference between Baldwin Park and Fontana. The current time is 01:11:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.