How far is Fontana, CA from Lake Arrowhead, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Lake Arrowhead, CA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Lake Arrowhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Lake Arrowhead.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 East
2046 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
1312 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Waterman Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Continue on Rim of the World Highway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Rim of the World Highway
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Mittry Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mittry Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mittry Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Lake Arrowhead.
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.
Rim of the World Highway
Continue on Rim of the World Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Lake Arrowhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Lake Arrowhead?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Fontana and 16.1 miles from Lake Arrowhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Lake Arrowhead.
Stop Ideas Near Crestline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crestline.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Victorville, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Lake Arrowhead. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.51 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 Lake Arrowhead
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 12,424 |
| Coordinates | 34.2483400, -117.1892100 |
| Altitude | 1577 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arrowhead (-117.18921, 34.24834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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