How far is Pomona, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Pomona, CA to Fontana, CA is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomona and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona and Fontana.
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Start on South Main Street
27 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Mission Boulevard
656 ft · 19 sec · West Mission Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Garey Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Garey Avenue
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Turn right onto North Orange Grove Avenue
818 ft · 22 sec · North Orange Grove Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left 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 Pomona 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.
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pomona and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pomona to Fontana?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Pomona and 11 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pomona and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.51 km).
#1 Pomona
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 149,212 |
| Coordinates | 34.0552900, -117.7522800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
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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