How far is East Hemet, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from East Hemet, CA to Fontana, CA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hemet and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hemet and Fontana.
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Start on East Mayberry Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Mayberry Avenue
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Turn right onto South San Jacinto Street
2621 ft · 52 sec · South San Jacinto Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on San Jacinto Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · San Jacinto Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Ramona Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ramona Boulevard
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Turn right onto North State Street
2702 ft · 55 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn right onto Sanderson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Continue on Lamb Canyon Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road
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Continue on Beaumont Avenue
2149 ft · 50 sec · Beaumont Avenue
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Take the exit sharp left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 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 East Hemet 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving East Hemet and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hemet to Fontana?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from East Hemet and 24.1 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hemet and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Calimesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Bear Springs Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Country Hills RV Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calimesa.
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San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hemet and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 km).
#1 East Hemet
Census designated place
| Population | 17,418 |
| Coordinates | 33.7400200, -116.9389100 |
| Altitude | 515 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
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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