How far is Fontana, CA from San Marino, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to San Marino, CA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.63 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.46 mi
61.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.82 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Marino
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-19T08:04
Arrive San Marino
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Verne
CA

City in California

From Fontana
22.3 mi
00h 28m
To San Marino
22.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and San Marino.

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Rosemead Boulevard, Michillinda Avenue

    1441 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rosemead Boulevard North, Michillinda Avenue

    936 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard

    788 ft · 19 sec · Foothill Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Michillinda Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Michillinda Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Huntington Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Huntington Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    87 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Marino Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
36.9 mi · 83%
Sierra Avenue
3.03 mi · 7%
Huntington Drive
2.31 mi · 5%
North Michillinda Avenue
1.34 mi · 3%
CA 210 West
0.34 mi · 1%
CA 19
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Verne
00h 28m from Fontana
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near San Marino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to San Marino?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

La Verne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Fontana and 22.4 miles from San Marino.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Verne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Verne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 4.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Verne.

RAIL

Pomona station

5 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

5 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

12 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

29 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and San Marino. Straight-line distance: 38.46 mi (61.9 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
San Marino

#2 San Marino

City in California, United States

Population12,786
Coordinates34.1214000, -118.1064600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: San Marino (-118.10646, 34.1214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.11
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.06 $18.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.52 $19.05
Premium $6.24 $9.80 $19.60
Diesel $7.57 $11.88 $23.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and San Marino. The current time is 08:04:01.

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.