How far is Hemet, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Hemet, CA to Fontana, CA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 00h 58m.
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 Hemet and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemet and Fontana.
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Start on Florida Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn right onto Sanderson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Continue on Lamb Canyon Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road
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Continue on Beaumont Avenue
2149 ft · 52 sec · Beaumont Avenue
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Take the exit sharp left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hemet and Fontana.
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
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.5 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 Hemet 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 Hemet to Fontana?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 23.2 miles from Hemet and 23.2 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hemet and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
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
San Bernardino County Land Use
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 Hemet and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.32 km).
#1 Hemet
A city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 85,161 |
| Coordinates | 33.7476100, -116.9730700 |
| Altitude | 486 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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