How far is Beaumont, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Beaumont, CA to Fontana, CA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
32.29 mi
00h 38m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.29 mi
Kilometers
51.96 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM PDT
Return by in Beaumont
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaumont
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beaumont
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Redlands
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Beaumont
16.2 mi
00h 19m
To Fontana
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Beaumont Avenue

    683 ft · 21 sec · Beaumont Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1182 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 70%
San Bernardino Freeway
7.47 mi · 23%
Sierra Avenue
1.92 mi · 6%
I 10 West
0.22 mi · 1%
Beaumont Avenue
0.13 mi
Merrill Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redlands
00h 19m from Beaumont
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaumont and Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaumont to Fontana?

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Redlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Beaumont and 16.2 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaumont and Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Redlands

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 Redlands and the surrounding midpoint area.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Coffee break 14.1 mi away

Khyra Beaucrest Ranch

Cherry Valley , CA
40335 Ave Altejo Bella, Cherry Valley, CA 92223, United States
Rating 5.0/5 23 reviews Bed & breakfast,Ranch,Wedding venue
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office
City of Fontana Civic Center
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City of Fontana Civic Center

Fontana , CA
8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Business center,Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

13 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

18 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

19 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Perris, California

30 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).

Beaumont

#1 Beaumont

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population51,449
Coordinates33.9294600, -116.9772500
Altitude796
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: Beaumont (-116.97725, 33.92946)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.58 $13.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.92 $13.83
Premium $6.24 $7.12 $14.23
Diesel $7.57 $8.63 $17.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaumont and Fontana. The current time is 07:31:47.

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.