How far is Fontana, CA from Inglewood, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Inglewood, CA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Inglewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Inglewood.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1761 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, CA 110 North: San Pedro, Pasadena
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: Harbor Freeway, San Pedro
1862 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manchester Avenue
1207 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Manchester Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Manchester Avenue
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Continue on West Manchester Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Manchester Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Inglewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fontana and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inglewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Inglewood?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 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?
West Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Fontana and 31.1 miles from Inglewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fontana and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inglewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Inglewood. Straight-line distance: 53.34 mi (85.84 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 Inglewood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 107,203 |
| Coordinates | 33.9616800, -118.3531300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inglewood (-118.35313, 33.96168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
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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