How far is Fontana, CA from Venice, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Venice, CA is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.81 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.1 mi
95.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.1 mi
Kilometers
95.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.81 mi
Kilometers
104.3 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice
Fri, May 15, 12:26 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Fri, May 15, 1:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-05-14T23:03
Arrive Venice
Fri, May 15, 12:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
West Covina
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fontana
32.4 mi
00h 41m
To Venice
32.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 14 10:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Venice.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East, CA 60 West: Pomona Freeway, Pomona, Los Angeles

    932 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Robertson Boulevard, Century City, Beverly Hills, Museum of Tolerance

    1229 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Robertson Boulevard

    1420 ft · 33 sec · South Robertson Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Robertson Place

    79 m · 5 sec · Robertson Place

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Exposition Boulevard

    88 m · 9 sec · Exposition Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Venice Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Venice Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Electric Avenue

    97 m · 16 sec · Electric Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Superba Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Superba Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Crescent Court

    79 m · 15 sec · Crescent Court

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Court

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
23.5 mi · 36%
Pomona Freeway
11.7 mi · 18%
Santa Monica Freeway
9.46 mi · 15%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 14%
Venice Boulevard
4.74 mi · 7%
San Gabriel River Freeway
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Covina
00h 41m from Fontana
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Fontana and Cloudy near Venice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Venice?

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

West Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Fontana and 32.4 miles from Venice.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.21 one way or $26.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fontana and Cloudy near Venice.

Stop Ideas Near West Covina

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 West Covina and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 6.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Covina.

RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

20 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
BUS

Claremont, California

21 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

22 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Venice. Straight-line distance: 59.1 mi (95.12 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Venice

#2 Venice

Beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, USA

Population40,885
Coordinates33.9908400, -118.4600800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Venice (-118.46008, 33.99084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $13.21
Round trip
$26.42
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.21 $26.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $6.24 $14.30 $28.59
Diesel $7.57 $17.33 $34.66

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Venice. The current time is 23:03:55.

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.