How far is Fontana, CA from Palmdale, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Palmdale, CA is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Palmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Palmdale.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1314 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
1360 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
39.9 mi · 56 min
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Continue on 47th Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · 47th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Palmdale Boulevard
88 m · 10 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Palmdale Boulevard
4.1 mi · 5 min · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Continue on East Palmdale Boulevard
23 m · 8 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Palmdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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39.9 mi · 00h 56m
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 Sunny near Palmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Palmdale?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Phelan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Fontana and 31.6 miles from Palmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Palmdale.
Stop Ideas Near Phelan
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 Phelan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Palmdale. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.76 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 Palmdale
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 150,498 |
| Coordinates | 34.5794300, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 810 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmdale (-118.11646, 34.57943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.47 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
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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