How far is Fontana, CA from Valle Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Valle Vista, CA is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Valle Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Valle Vista.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
2075 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue
1063 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Beaumont Avenue
1710 ft · 32 sec · Beaumont Avenue
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Continue on Lamb Canyon Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road
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Continue on Sanderson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Ramona Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Avenue
2240 ft · 35 sec · Florida Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Valle Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Valle Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Valle Vista?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Fontana and 24.5 miles from Valle Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Valle Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Calimesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Bear Springs Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Country Hills RV Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calimesa.
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Cabazon, CA
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Valle Vista. Straight-line distance: 39.13 mi (62.97 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 Valle Vista
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 14,578 |
| Coordinates | 33.7478000, -116.8933600 |
| Altitude | 541 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valle Vista (-116.89336, 33.7478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
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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