How far is Hacienda Heights, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Hacienda Heights, CA to Fontana, CA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
37.7 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.31 mi
50.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.31 mi
Kilometers
50.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.68 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Return by in Hacienda Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hacienda Heights
2026-04-19T06:44
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hacienda Heights
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
Claremont
CA

City on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California

From Hacienda Heights
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Fontana
18.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hacienda Heights and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hacienda Boulevard

    816 ft · 22 sec · South Hacienda Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Hacienda Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hacienda Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona

    1743 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Pomona Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pomona Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino

    2484 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

    137 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
12.5 mi · 33%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 24%
Pomona Freeway
8.76 mi · 23%
CA 57 North
3.13 mi · 8%
Sierra Avenue
1.91 mi · 5%
South Hacienda Boulevard
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.02 mi · 00h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 23m from Hacienda Heights
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hacienda Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hacienda Heights to Fontana?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hacienda Heights and 18.9 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hacienda Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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 Claremont and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Claremont, California

200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

5 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Ontario

8 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

31 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hacienda Heights and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 31.31 mi (50.39 km).

Hacienda Heights

#1 Hacienda Heights

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population54,038
Coordinates33.9930700, -117.9686800
Altitude138
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: Hacienda Heights (-117.96868, 33.99307)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.07 $16.14
Premium $6.24 $8.30 $16.61
Diesel $7.57 $10.06 $20.13

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 Hacienda Heights and Fontana. The current time is 06:44:57.

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.