How far is Fontana, CA from Linda, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Linda, CA is about 468.8 miles (754.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 416 miles (669.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
468.75 mi
08h 42m
Flight
416 mi
669.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
416 mi
Kilometers
669.48 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
468.75 mi
Kilometers
754.38 km
Drive Time
08h 42m

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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 08h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linda
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-18T00:46
Arrive Linda
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:42 PM to 4:12 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Fontana
234.5 mi
04h 21m
To Linda
234.3 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Erle Road

    985 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lindhurst Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lindhurst Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    122 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Beale Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Beale Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
305 mi · 65%
Foothill Freeway
104 mi · 22%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
CA 70 North
18.7 mi · 4%
Golden State Highway
7.46 mi · 2%
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
416 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
04h 21m from Fontana
Leave By
6:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Linda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 468.8 miles (754.4 km) and usually takes 08h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.5 miles from Fontana and 234.3 miles from Linda.

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

The direct path is about 416 miles (669.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.42 one way or $190.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huron, 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 Huron.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Linda. Straight-line distance: 416 mi (669.48 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linda

Census designated place

Population17,773
Coordinates39.1276700, -121.5508000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Linda (-121.5508, 39.12767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 754 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.54 gal
62.61 L · about $95.42
Round trip
$190.84
33.08 gal · 125.22 L
Estimated CO2
147 kg one way
Round trip: 294 kg / 648 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $95.42 $190.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $100.33 $200.66
Premium $6.24 $103.26 $206.52
Diesel $7.57 $125.16 $250.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Linda. The current time is 00:46:43.

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.