Origin
Avocado Heights, CA
Night in Avocado Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avocado Heights, CA to Fontana, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avocado Heights, CA
Gilmer Diaz Estela
Fontana, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Avocado Heights to Fontana is 36.4 miles and takes about 45m via San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward transition between two communities. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick errand or a brief escape without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on the freeway, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Puente Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Don Julian Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Workman Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Garvey Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 21.6 mi, about 24m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,293 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,553 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Don Julian Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julian Road
3
Turn right onto Workman Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Workman Mill Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Puente Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Puente Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Garvey Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Garvey Avenue South
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Avocado Heights, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Workman Mill Road
Turn right onto Workman Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Garvey Avenue South
Turn right onto West Garvey Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Sierra Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
8
34.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sierra Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.50 round trip
$5.76/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| premium | $6.09 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fontana, CA
Night in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Montclair, CA
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 84% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 21.6 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets like Puente Avenue, likely involving more frequent intersections and traffic signals as you approach your destination. Expect to navigate urban merging and a steady flow of vehicles typical of Southern California commutes.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Workman Mill Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Workman Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (West Garvey Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Avocado Heights, CA
Full guide →Arriving in Fontana, CA
Full guide →Founded 1913
Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • Bono's Restaurant and Deli
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fontana, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Workman Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (West Garvey Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fontana, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Fontana, CA
More from Avocado Heights, CA
More trips to Fontana, CA
Explore more options from Avocado Heights, CA or browse trips ending in Fontana, CA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.