How far is Fontana, CA from Palos Verdes Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Palos Verdes Estates, CA is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Palos Verdes Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Palos Verdes Estates.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1761 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
527 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on West Artesia Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sepulveda Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sepulveda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Palos Verdes Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Palos Verdes Boulevard
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Continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1028 ft · 25 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Keep slight right to continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1380 ft · 31 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Turn right onto Via Corta
119 m · 13 sec · Via Corta
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Continue on Via Almar
154 m · 14 sec · Via Almar
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Almar
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Palos Verdes Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Palos Verdes Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Palos Verdes Estates?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Avocado Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Fontana and 36 miles from Palos Verdes Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.65 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Palos Verdes Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Avocado Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avocado Heights.
Pasadena, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Pomona station
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Palos Verdes Estates. Straight-line distance: 58.45 mi (94.06 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 Palos Verdes Estates
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,079 |
| Coordinates | 33.8010500, -118.3924500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palos Verdes Estates (-118.39245, 33.80105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
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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