How far is Stanton, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Stanton, CA to Fontana, CA is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Fontana.
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Start on Beach Boulevard
1170 ft · 25 sec · Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Beach Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1444 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North, CA 57 South: Pomona, Santa Ana
940 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North: Pomona
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 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 Stanton 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.
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 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 Stanton and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanton to Fontana?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Diamond Bar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Stanton and 25.8 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bar
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 Diamond Bar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).
#1 Stanton
City in California
| Population | 37,904 |
| Coordinates | 33.8025200, -117.9931200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
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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