How far is Fontana, CA from Crestline, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Crestline, CA is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Crestline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Crestline.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 East
2046 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
1312 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Waterman Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Continue on Rim of the World Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Rim of the World Highway
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Turn straight
784 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1423 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Drive
2843 ft · 1 min · Lake Drive
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Turn slight right onto Pioneer Camp Road
24 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Camp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Camp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Crestline.
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.
Rim of the World Highway
Continue on Rim of the World Highway
9.12 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Crestline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Crestline?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 Bernardino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Fontana and 12.7 miles from Crestline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Crestline.
Stop Ideas Near San Bernardino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Crestline. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 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 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 10,770 |
| Coordinates | 34.2419500, -117.2856000 |
| Altitude | 1406 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestline (-117.2856, 34.24195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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