How far is Riverside, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Fontana, CA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Riverside County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Fontana.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
2488 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 60 West
834 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Pomona Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Pomona Freeway
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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 Riverside 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.
Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5.06 mi · 00h 08m
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 Riverside 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 Riverside to Fontana?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 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?
Rubidoux is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Riverside and 7.4 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Rubidoux
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rubidoux.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.85 km).
#1 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: Merrill Avenue (-117.43505, 34.09214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
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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