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Trip from Bellflower, CA to Fontana, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Bellflower, CA

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Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Fontana, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Bellflower to Fontana, you are looking at a straightforward 50.9-mile drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This route is entirely contained within the Pacific Coast region, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Southern California points. Since it is a short, highway-focused journey, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel, keeping your travel costs quite manageable. Because there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you have the flexibility to head straight through or incorporate a break if your schedule allows.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
San Bernardino Freeway 23.9 mi 27m
San Gabriel River Freeway 13.9 mi 15m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes 9 mi 9m
Sierra Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Alondra Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Woodruff Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Merrill Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Flora Vista Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: San Bernardino Freeway — 23.9 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellflower, CA and Fontana, CA.

1

Start on Flora Vista Street

134 ft · 8 sec · Flora Vista Street
2

Turn right onto Woodruff Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Woodruff Avenue
3

Turn right onto Alondra Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Alondra Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 605 North
5

Merge onto I 605

14 mi · 15 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

4.0 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR

9.0 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 10

6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 64 Toward Sierra Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North Use the left lane.
21

Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

205 ft · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Merrill Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city ​​in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Diamond Bar, CA

25 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.

Popular next leg

Diamond Bar, CA to Fontana, CA

26.5 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Downey, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Diamond Bar, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Bellflower, 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
15.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San B...
7
15.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
17 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
48.9 mi into trip | ~57m 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
49.1 mi into trip | ~58m 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

$11.70 one way

$23.40 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $12.06 $24.11
premium $6.18 $12.38 $24.76
diesel $5.61 $11.24 $22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.34 $2.44
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Bellflower, CA

Late night in Bellflower on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Light Rain

SW 10 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 1:43PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Fontana, CA

Late night in Fontana on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

63°F

Rain Showers

SW 10 to 15 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 1:43PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 1m 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 high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 92% of this trip takes place on major highways. You will navigate a combination of the San Gabriel River Freeway and the San Bernardino Freeway, along with the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. The drive is primarily a utilitarian grind, defined by its fast-paced flow rather than technical curves or scenic detours. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the San Bernardino Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 23.9 miles. Be prepared for a consistent highway environment that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 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 San Gabriel River Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,235 ft 70 ft

Total Climb

1,310 ft

Total Descent

145 ft

Highest Point

1,235 ft

~50.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,165 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellflower, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Bernardino along the way.

San Bernardino

15.5 mi in | ~19m

About the Cities

Starting in Bellflower, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1957

Bellflower is a city in the Gateway Cities region of Los Angeles 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.9 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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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