How far is Los Gatos, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Los Gatos, CA to Fontana, CA is about 387.4 miles (623.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Gatos and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Gatos and Fontana.
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Start on CA 9: Los Gatos, Saratoga
1 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
60 m · 3 sec · Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 17 South
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto CA 17
6 m · 1 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Los Gatos
840 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
60 m · 3 sec · Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose
779 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 85 North, CA 85 South: Mountain View, Gilroy
1031 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 South: Gilroy
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Valley Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · West Valley Freeway
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 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 Los Gatos and Fontana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Los Gatos and Clear near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Gatos to Fontana?
The road trip is about 387.4 miles (623.5 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Los Gatos and 193.7 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.86 one way or $157.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Los Gatos and Clear near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Gatos and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 334.35 mi (538.09 km).
#1 Los Gatos
Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California
| Population | 30,266 |
| Coordinates | 37.2266100, -121.9746800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $78.86 | $157.72 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $82.92 | $165.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $85.34 | $170.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $103.44 | $206.88 |
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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