How far is Vincent, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Vincent, CA to Fontana, CA is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vincent and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vincent and Fontana.
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Start on West Carson Mesa Road
1 km · 2 min · West Carson Mesa Road
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Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
123 m · 8 sec · Angeles Forest Highway
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Turn right onto Sierra Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn straight onto Pearblossom Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Continue on Pearblossom Highway
18 mi · 26 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Continue on Antelope Highway
20.5 mi · 28 min · Antelope Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1307 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 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 Vincent 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.
Antelope Highway
Continue on Antelope Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 28m
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 Vincent and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vincent to Fontana?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Phelan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Vincent and 31.2 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vincent and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Phelan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phelan.
Victor Valley Transportation Center
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Littlerock, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vincent and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 48.05 mi (77.33 km).
#1 Vincent
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 34.5005500, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 983 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
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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