How far is El Sobrante, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from El Sobrante, CA to Fontana, CA is about 430.1 miles (692.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.7 miles (614.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Sobrante and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Sobrante and Fontana.
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Start on Sobrante Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · Sobrante Avenue
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Turn left onto Appian Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Appian Way
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Turn right onto San Pablo Dam Road
2731 ft · 1 min · San Pablo Dam Road
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Turn right onto El Portal Drive
1690 ft · 35 sec · El Portal Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Oakland
883 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn left 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 El Sobrante and Fontana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving El Sobrante and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Sobrante to Fontana?
The road trip is about 430.1 miles (692.1 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.1 miles from El Sobrante and 215.1 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.7 miles (614.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 $87.57 one way or $175.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around El Sobrante and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Sobrante and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 381.71 mi (614.31 km).
#1 El Sobrante
CDP in Contra Costa County, California, United States
| Population | 12,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.9771500, -122.2952500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $87.57 | $175.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $92.08 | $184.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $94.77 | $189.54 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $114.87 | $229.73 |
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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