Origin
Beaumont, CA
Late night in Beaumont on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaumont, CA to Fontana, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaumont, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Beaumont and Fontana, this 32.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. The drive typically takes about 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $7, it is an economical choice for travelers moving between these two California hubs. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors like the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and the San Bernardino Freeway. Because the route is short and direct, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to complete the journey in a single outing without the need for additional stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 25m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Beaumont Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 22.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Beaumont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Beaumont Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
3
Merge onto I 10
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 10
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Sierra Avenue
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Merrill Avenue
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.42 one way
$14.85 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 30 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 8:09PM PDT until April 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 8:09PM PDT until April 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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
4 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
38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions from open highway stretches into more complex maneuvering as you reach your destination. While 23 miles of the trip—or about 71%—takes place on highways, the experience is defined by its changing pace. You will settle into your longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.5 miles while traveling on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, providing a brief moment of steady cruising. As you move toward Fontana, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to navigate segments of the San Bernardino Freeway and Sierra Avenue. Be prepared for a mix of high-speed transit and local navigation, which keeps the drive engaging despite the relatively short total distance.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Beaumont, CA
Full guide →Beaumont is a small city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Arriving in Fontana, CA
Full guide →Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
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 38m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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