How far is Manhattan Beach, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Manhattan Beach, CA to Fontana, CA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.61 mi
01h 25m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.61 mi
Kilometers
110.41 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM PDT
Return by in Manhattan Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan Beach
2026-04-19T02:37
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan Beach
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
West Puente Valley
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Manhattan Beach
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Fontana
34.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manhattan Beach Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Sunday
Using El Segundo as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
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 Manhattan Beach and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan Beach and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Manhattan Beach Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Manhattan Beach Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Highland Avenue

    882 ft · 15 sec · North Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Ardmore Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Ardmore Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sepulveda Boulevard

    1064 ft · 32 sec · North Sepulveda Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Sepulveda Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · South Sepulveda Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Imperial Highway

    1460 ft · 22 sec · Imperial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East

    1499 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Century Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Century Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  14. 14

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

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

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

    137 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan Beach 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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
23.9 mi · 35%
Century Freeway
16.4 mi · 24%
San Gabriel River Freeway
11.6 mi · 17%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 13%
South Sepulveda Boulevard
2.01 mi · 3%
Sierra Avenue
1.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Puente Valley
00h 42m from Manhattan Beach
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach to Fontana?

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

West Puente Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Manhattan Beach and 34.4 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan Beach and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near West Puente Valley

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 West Puente Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Puente Valley.

BUS

Pasadena, California

19 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

21 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Claremont, California

24 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan Beach and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).

Manhattan Beach

#1 Manhattan Beach

Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, USA

Population34,298
Coordinates33.8847400, -118.4109100
Altitude20
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: Manhattan Beach (-118.41091, 33.88474)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $13.96
Round trip
$27.92
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.96 $27.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.68 $29.36
Premium $6.24 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $7.57 $18.31 $36.62

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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There is no time difference between Manhattan Beach and Fontana. The current time is 02:37:44.

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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.