How far is Westminster, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Westminster, CA to Fontana, CA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.73 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.05 mi
64.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.73 mi
Kilometers
88.08 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM PDT
Return by in Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Diamond Bar
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Westminster
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Fontana
27.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Westminster Boulevard

    40 m · 7 sec · Westminster Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goldenwest Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Goldenwest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garden Grove Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Garden Grove Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 22 East: Garden Grove Freeway

    2050 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, CA 57 North: Los Angeles, Pomona

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I5 North CA 57 North

    1 km · 1 min · I5 North CA 57 North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North: Pomona, Chapman Avenue

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North: Pomona

    734 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino

    2484 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

    137 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
16.2 mi · 30%
San Bernardino Freeway
12.5 mi · 23%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 16%
Garden Grove Freeway
7.47 mi · 14%
CA 57 North
3.51 mi · 6%
Sierra Avenue
1.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond Bar
00h 33m from Westminster
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to Fontana?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 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?

Diamond Bar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Westminster and 27.3 miles from Fontana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 $11.13 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Diamond Bar and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond Bar.

RAIL

Pomona station

6 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

15 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

21 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.45 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

A city in Orange County, California.

Population89,740
Coordinates33.7591800, -118.0067300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-118.00673, 33.75918)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.27
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.13 $22.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.71 $23.41
Premium $6.24 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $7.57 $14.60 $29.21

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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There is no time difference between Westminster and Fontana. The current time is 01:59:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.