How far is Ramona, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Ramona, CA to Fontana, CA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramona and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramona and Fontana.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street
62 m · 6 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on West Haverford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Haverford Road
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Continue on San Pasqual Valley Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · San Pasqual Valley Road
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Continue on North Ash Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Ash Street
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Turn left onto East El Norte Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · East El Norte Parkway
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Turn right onto North Centre City Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 15 North: Riverside, San Bernardino
2318 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
637 ft · 8 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.3 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Way
1006 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Valley Way
1948 ft · 35 sec · Valley Way
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Continue on Armstrong Road
2679 ft · 55 sec · Armstrong Road
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 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 Ramona and Fontana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.3 mi · 00h 40m
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 Ramona and Clear near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramona to Fontana?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Temecula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Ramona and 47.3 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramona and Clear near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Temecula
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temecula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramona and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 79.59 mi (128.08 km).
#1 Ramona
Town in California
| Population | 20,292 |
| Coordinates | 33.0417100, -116.8680800 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
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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