How far is Fontana, CA from Altadena, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Altadena, CA is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Altadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Altadena.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 West
1784 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 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
2.4 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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Rosemead Boulevard, Michillinda Avenue
1441 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rosemead Boulevard North, Michillinda Avenue
936 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
906 ft · 30 sec · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Rosemead Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · North Rosemead Boulevard
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Continue on Rosemead Boulevard
617 ft · 13 sec · Rosemead Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1339 ft · 31 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
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Turn straight onto New York Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York Drive
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Turn right onto Altadena Drive
2.6 mi · 6 min · Altadena Drive
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Turn left onto North Lake Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · North Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Altadena.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fontana and Light Rain Likely near Altadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Altadena?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
La Verne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Fontana and 23.1 miles from Altadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fontana and Light Rain Likely near Altadena.
Stop Ideas Near La Verne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Altadena. Straight-line distance: 40.38 mi (64.98 km).
#1 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altadena
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 42,777 |
| Coordinates | 34.1897300, -118.1311800 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altadena (-118.13118, 34.18973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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