How far is Fontana, CA from Citrus, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Citrus, CA is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Citrus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Citrus.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Citrus Avenue
1215 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East Baseline Road
803 ft · 23 sec · East Baseline Road
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Turn left onto South Citrus Avenue
1157 ft · 29 sec · South Citrus Avenue
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Turn right onto East Armstead Street
54 m · 10 sec · East Armstead Street
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Turn left onto Viceroy Avenue
1472 ft · 1 min · Viceroy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ghent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Citrus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Foothill Freeway
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Citrus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Citrus?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 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?
San Antonio Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Fontana and 15.2 miles from Citrus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Citrus.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Citrus. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 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 Citrus
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 10,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.1150100, -117.8917300 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus (-117.89173, 34.11501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
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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