How far is Golden Valley Acres, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Golden Valley Acres, CA to Fontana, CA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.94 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.84 mi
36.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.94 mi
Kilometers
49.8 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 PM PDT
Return by in Golden Valley Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Golden Valley Acres
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Fontana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Golden Valley Acres
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Crestline
CA

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From Golden Valley Acres
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Fontana
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Valley Acres and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley Acres and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Braceo Street

    1398 ft · 1 min · Braceo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Phelan Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Phelan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1307 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Valley Acres and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
14 mi · 45%
Sierra Avenue
6.49 mi · 21%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.62 mi · 18%
Phelan Road
2.47 mi · 8%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.34 mi · 4%
I 15 South
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

6.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
00h 21m from Golden Valley Acres
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Golden Valley Acres and Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Golden Valley Acres to Fontana?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Golden Valley Acres and 15.5 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Golden Valley Acres and Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

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 Crestline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sand & Sage Motel
Stay option 12.8 mi away

Sand & Sage Motel

Fontana , CA
16364 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 3.5/5 104 reviews Motel,Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Rialto City Clerk & Passport Acceptance Facility
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Rialto City Clerk & Passport Acceptance Facility

Rialto , CA
290 W Rialto Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 2.8/5 27 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor
City of Fontana Police Department
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City of Fontana Police Department

Fontana , CA
17005 Upland Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 2.9/5 64 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

15 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

31 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

33 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

33 mi away
16838 South D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Golden Valley Acres and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.76 km).

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#1 Golden Valley Acres

Golden Valley Acres is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4227800, -117.4431000
Altitude1121
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Braceo Street (-117.443135, 34.42278)
End: Merrill Avenue (-117.43505, 34.09214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.61 $13.22
Premium $6.24 $6.80 $13.61
Diesel $7.57 $8.25 $16.50

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 Golden Valley Acres and Fontana. The current time is 20:31:35.

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.