How far is Fontana, CA from Daly City, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Daly City, CA is about 432.7 miles (696.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 376.1 miles (605.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Daly City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Daly City.
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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
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1015 ft · 17 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Route 80
1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose
1488 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Daly City
1294 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Daly City
1344 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F Foran Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · John F Foran Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82 North, CA 1 North: San Jose Avenue, Mission Street
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on San Jose Avenue
2669 ft · 1 min · San Jose Avenue
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Continue on Mission Street
84 m · 11 sec · Mission Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
14 m · 2 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Daly City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Clear leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Daly City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Daly City?
The road trip is about 432.7 miles (696.4 km) and usually takes 08h 05m 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 216.4 miles from Fontana and 216.4 miles from Daly City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 376.1 miles (605.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 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 $90.34 one way or $180.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Daly City.
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 Fontana and Daly City. Straight-line distance: 376.04 mi (605.18 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 Daly City
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 106,280 |
| Coordinates | 37.7057700, -122.4619200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daly City (-122.46192, 37.70577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 696 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $90.34 | $180.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $94.99 | $189.99 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $97.77 | $195.53 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $118.50 | $237.00 |
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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