Origin
Claremont, CA
Morning in Claremont on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremont, CA to Fontana, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claremont, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
This quick 19.6-mile drive from Claremont, CA to Fontana, CA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking around 24 minutes to complete. The route primarily uses the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) and Sierra Avenue, with an 83% highway share, making it a straightforward transit. For this short journey, you can expect a fuel cost of approximately $5. Given its brevity and focus on major roadways, this route is best suited for efficient travel within the Pacific Coast region rather than an extended exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Indian Hill Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Indian Hill Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bonita Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Bonita Avenue
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bonita Avenue
2
Turn right onto Indian Hill Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Indian Hill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on South Indian Hill Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Indian Hill Boulevard
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Indian Hill Boulevard
Turn right onto Indian Hill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
N 20 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 1:51PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 11:09AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 19.6-mile trip. With 83% of the route on highways like the San Bernardino Freeway, you'll experience mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9 miles on the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, offering a consistent pace. While the core of the drive is freeway, transitions onto and off of main roads like Sierra Avenue will introduce brief changes in speed and environment.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and San Bernardino Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Indian Hill Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 9 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Indian Hill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Claremont, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.
Sierra Avenue North
17.8 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in Claremont, CA
Full guide →Claremont is a college town about 30 miles (50 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles in the eastern San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. It is known for the trees lining its streets and as the home of the elite Claremont Colleges, which together have given it the nickname "City of Trees and PhDs".
Top landmarks
- • Scripps College — women's college in Claremont, California
- • Claremont — railway station in California, United States
- • Russian Village District — historic district in California, United States
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 24m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. 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: near the start (Indian Hill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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