How far is Fontana, CA from Lamont, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Lamont, CA is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
153.01 mi
02h 59m
Flight
116.49 mi
187.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.49 mi
Kilometers
187.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.01 mi
Kilometers
246.25 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Lamont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fontana
76.5 mi
01h 29m
To Lamont
76.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 West

    1784 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Anenue, Greenfield

    1914 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Union Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weedpatch Highway

    65 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weedpatch Highway

    49 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Hall Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
104 mi · 68%
Golden State Freeway
33.7 mi · 22%
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5 mi · 3%
Sierra Avenue
3.03 mi · 2%
South Union Avenue
2.47 mi · 2%
Weedpatch Highway
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
01h 29m from Fontana
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Lamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Fontana and 76.5 miles from Lamont.

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

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Clarita, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Lamont. Straight-line distance: 116.49 mi (187.48 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

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

#2 Lamont

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population15,120
Coordinates35.2596800, -118.9142700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Lamont (-118.91427, 35.25968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $31.15
Round trip
$62.31
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $31.15 $62.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $32.76 $65.51
Premium $6.24 $33.71 $67.42
Diesel $7.57 $40.86 $81.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Lamont. The current time is 22:46:32.

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.