How far is Dublin, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Dublin, CA to Fontana, CA is about 393.3 miles (633 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.4 miles (570.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
393.35 mi
07h 16m
Flight
354.41 mi
570.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.41 mi
Kilometers
570.36 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.35 mi
Kilometers
633.04 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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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 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Wed, Apr 15, 1:22 PM PDT
Return by in Dublin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-15T06:06
Arrive Fontana
Wed, Apr 15, 1:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Dublin
196.7 mi
03h 38m
To Fontana
196.7 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dublin Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Wednesday
Using Pleasanton as the closest live forecast in the Alameda County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Ramon Road

    8 m · 7 sec · San Ramon Road

  2. 2

    Continue on San Ramon Road

    1481 ft · 37 sec · San Ramon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Foothill Road

    112 m · 9 sec · Foothill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 72%
Foothill Freeway
67 mi · 17%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
20.3 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Sierra Avenue
3.3 mi · 1%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
354.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 38m from Dublin
Leave By
9:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin and Clear near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 393.3 miles (633 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Dublin and 196.7 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 354.4 miles (570.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.07 one way or $160.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Clear near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 354.41 mi (570.36 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

Population66,936
Coordinates37.7021500, -121.9357900
Altitude112
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: Dublin (-121.93579, 37.70215)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.54 L · about $80.07
Round trip
$160.15
27.76 gal · 105.08 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $80.07 $160.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $84.20 $168.39
Premium $6.24 $86.65 $173.31
Diesel $7.57 $105.03 $210.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Fontana. The current time is 06:06:17.

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.