How far is Fontana, CA from Newman, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Newman, CA is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300 miles (482.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Newman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Newman.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 West
1784 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
197.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3163 ft · 60 sec · Santa Nella Road
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Continue on South Avenue
2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
842 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · N Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Newman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
197 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Newman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Newman?
The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Fontana and 168.6 miles from Newman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300 miles (482.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 $68.65 one way or $137.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Newman.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buttonwillow.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Newman. Straight-line distance: 299.99 mi (482.78 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 Newman
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
| Population | 11,702 |
| Coordinates | 37.3138300, -121.0207600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newman (-121.02076, 37.31383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $68.65 | $137.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.19 | $144.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $74.29 | $148.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $90.05 | $180.09 |
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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