How far is South Gate, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from South Gate, CA to Fontana, CA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 06m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles 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 South Gate and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Gate and Fontana.
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Start on Firestone Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · Firestone Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Hoxie Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 605 North
1671 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
11.1 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 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 South Gate 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.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Gate and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Gate to Fontana?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from South Gate and 26.8 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Gate and Sunny near Fontana.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Gate and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.22 km).
#1 South Gate
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 93,134 |
| Coordinates | 33.9547400, -118.2120200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
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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