How far is Fontana, CA from Home Gardens, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Home Gardens, CA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
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 most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Home Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Home Gardens.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Armstrong Road
2758 ft · 55 sec · Armstrong Road
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Continue on Valley Way
2527 ft · 45 sec · Valley Way
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Turn sharp left onto Mission Boulevard
582 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
563 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Valley Way
62 m · 4 sec · Valley Way
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Take the ramp right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1184 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
2190 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Street South
1232 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto North McKinley Street
558 ft · 10 sec · North McKinley Street
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Continue on North McKinley Street
1719 ft · 35 sec · North McKinley Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1975 ft · 38 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn slight left
136 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight left onto Grant Street
12 m · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right
575 ft · 28 sec
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Turn uturn onto Magnolia Avenue
61 m · 8 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn slight left
114 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Home Gardens.
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.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Home Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Home Gardens?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Fontana and 12.3 miles from Home Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Home Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Home Gardens. Straight-line distance: 15.59 mi (25.09 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 Home Gardens
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 33.8780700, -117.5208800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Home Gardens (-117.52088, 33.87807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
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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