How far is Fontana, CA from West Hollywood, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to West Hollywood, CA is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
57.24 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.03 mi
85.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.03 mi
Kilometers
85.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-19T09:21
Arrive West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Covina
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fontana
28.6 mi
00h 35m
To West Hollywood
28.6 mi
00h 35m

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
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and West Hollywood.

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Western Avenue

    988 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

    106 m · 14 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
37.2 mi · 65%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 16%
Hollywood Freeway
3.44 mi · 6%
Santa Monica Boulevard
3.18 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
1.83 mi · 3%
Sierra Avenue
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covina
00h 35m from Fontana
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to West Hollywood?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Fontana and 28.6 miles from West Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near 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 Covina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 3.4 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
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Stay option 10.7 mi away

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Brea , CA
900 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821, United States
Rating 4.4/5 1,475 reviews Hotel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pomona station

13 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

16 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

23 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

24 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and West Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.34 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
West Hollywood

#2 West Hollywood

City in California

Population35,111
Coordinates34.0900100, -118.3617400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: West Hollywood (-118.36174, 34.09001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.31
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.65 $23.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.25 $24.51
Premium $6.24 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $7.57 $15.29 $30.57

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 West Hollywood. The current time is 09:21:21.

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.