How far is South San Jose Hills, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from South San Jose Hills, CA to Fontana, CA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South San Jose Hills and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South San Jose Hills and Fontana.
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Start on La Puente Road
781 ft · 40 sec · La Puente Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vidalia Avenue
994 ft · 44 sec · Vidalia Avenue
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Continue on Jeannie Drive
156 m · 30 sec · Jeannie Drive
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Turn left onto Giano Avenue
1177 ft · 42 sec · Giano Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Fairway Drive
2670 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona, Pomona Freeway
928 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
49 m · 2 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
2484 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 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 San Jose Hills 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.
Sunny leaving South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills to Fontana?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from South San Jose Hills and 17.3 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South San Jose Hills and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Montclair
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 Montclair.
Claremont, California
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Pomona station
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South San Jose Hills and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 27.45 mi (44.17 km).
#1 South San Jose Hills
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,551 |
| Coordinates | 34.0127900, -117.9047800 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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