How far is Hesperia, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Hesperia, CA to Fontana, CA is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hesperia and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hesperia and Fontana.
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Start on Hesperia Road
1455 ft · 29 sec · Hesperia Road
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Turn right onto Yucca Street
853 ft · 24 sec · Yucca Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
98 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: San Bernardino
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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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
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1307 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn left 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 Hesperia and Fontana.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hesperia and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hesperia to Fontana?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Wrightwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Hesperia and 16.8 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hesperia and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sand & Sage Motel
Fontana Building & Safety Department
City of Fontana Police Department
Fontana Motor Lodge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightwood.
Claremont, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hesperia and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.15 km).
#1 Hesperia
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 96,911 |
| Coordinates | 34.4263900, -117.3008800 |
| Altitude | 971 |
| 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: Merrill Avenue (-117.43505, 34.09214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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