How far is Fontana, CA from Huntington Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Huntington Beach, CA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.33 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.02 mi
70.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.02 mi
Kilometers
70.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.33 mi
Kilometers
95.49 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Huntington Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Walnut
CA

Village in California, USA

From Fontana
29.7 mi
00h 38m
To Huntington Beach
29.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Huntington Beach Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Sunday
Using Fountain Valley as the closest live forecast in the Orange County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Huntington Beach.

  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

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Orange Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach

    1482 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Magnolia Street

    1312 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trask Avenue

    839 ft · 20 sec · Trask Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    5 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ellis Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ellis Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
19.2 mi · 32%
San Bernardino Freeway
11.8 mi · 20%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 16%
Magnolia Street
5.27 mi · 9%
Garden Grove Freeway
4.25 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut
00h 38m from Fontana
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Huntington Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Huntington Beach?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Fontana and 29.6 miles from Huntington Beach.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Huntington Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut

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 Walnut and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 7.7 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pomona station

11 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

16 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Ontario

21 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Huntington Beach. Straight-line distance: 44.02 mi (70.85 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Huntington Beach

#2 Huntington Beach

The most populous city in Orange County, California.

Population198,246
Coordinates33.6603000, -117.9992300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Huntington Beach (-117.99923, 33.6603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $12.06
Round trip
$24.11
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.06 $24.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.68 $25.36
Premium $6.24 $13.05 $26.10
Diesel $7.57 $15.82 $31.63

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Huntington Beach. The current time is 03:23:23.

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.