How far is Mountain View, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Mountain View, CA to Fontana, CA is about 418.7 miles (673.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
418.7 mi
07h 48m
Flight
376.25 mi
605.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.25 mi
Kilometers
605.52 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.7 mi
Kilometers
673.83 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM PDT
Return by in Mountain View
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:49 PM to 3:19 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Mountain View
209.3 mi
03h 54m
To Fontana
209.3 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
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 Mountain View and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Martinez Avenue

    4 m · 3 sec · Martinez Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    98 m · 15 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Palm Avenue

    608 ft · 29 sec · Palm Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacheco Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Pacheco Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 680 South: San Jose

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain View and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 68%
Foothill Freeway
67 mi · 16%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Donald D Doyle Highway
14.8 mi · 4%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
8.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
376.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 54m from Mountain View
Leave By
8:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Fontana?

The road trip is about 418.7 miles (673.8 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.3 miles from Mountain View and 209.3 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 $85.27 one way or $170.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain View and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 376.25 mi (605.52 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population80,030
Coordinates38.0088100, -122.1174600
Altitude34
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: Mountain View (-122.11746, 38.00881)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.78 gal
55.93 L · about $85.27
Round trip
$170.53
29.56 gal · 111.86 L
Estimated CO2
131.3 kg one way
Round trip: 262.7 kg / 579 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $85.27 $170.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $89.66 $179.31
Premium $6.24 $92.27 $184.54
Diesel $7.57 $111.84 $223.68

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 Mountain View and Fontana. The current time is 02:59:21.

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.