How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Fontana, CA is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
83 m · 16 sec · Archibald Avenue
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 km · 2 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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.
Foothill Boulevard
Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
9.04 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rancho Cucamonga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Fontana?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Glen Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 5.1 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rancho Cucamonga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Avon
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 Glen Avon.
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San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).
#1 Rancho Cucamonga
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 178,849 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064000, -117.5931100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
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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