How far is Fontana, CA from Hollywood, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Hollywood, CA is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.61 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.02 mi
82.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.02 mi
Kilometers
82.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.61 mi
Kilometers
89.49 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 6:33 PM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Tue, May 12, 7:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-05-12T17:26
Arrive Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 6:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Covina
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fontana
27.8 mi
00h 33m
To Hollywood
27.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hollywood Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunset Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School

    593 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto West Sunset Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Vine Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
37.2 mi · 67%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 17%
Hollywood Freeway
4.3 mi · 8%
Santa Ana Freeway
1.83 mi · 3%
Sierra Avenue
1.64 mi · 3%
West Sunset Boulevard
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covina
00h 33m from Fontana
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Fontana and 27.8 miles from Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Covina

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Covina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 2.8 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
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Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Chino City Hall

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covina.

RAIL

Pomona station

13 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

16 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

23 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

24 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 51.02 mi (82.11 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

District in Los Angeles, California, United States

Population167,664
Coordinates34.0983400, -118.3267400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Hollywood (-118.32674, 34.09834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.61
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.31 $22.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.89 $23.78
Premium $6.24 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $7.57 $14.83 $29.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Hollywood. The current time is 17:26:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.