Origin
Covina, CA
Morning in Covina on Sunday
Local time
8:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covina, 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
37m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covina, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Covina to Fontana, this 30.2-mile journey is an efficient trip across the Pacific Coast region. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your path primarily utilizes North Citrus Street, East Garvey Avenue South, and I-10 East to navigate between these two California cities. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip remains very affordable for most travelers. Because the transit time is under an hour, you have maximum flexibility to depart whenever your schedule allows. This route is straightforward and practical, serving as a direct link between the two locations without any complex detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Citrus Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Citrus Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Garvey Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covina, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on North Citrus Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Citrus Avenue
2
Continue on North Citrus Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Citrus Street
3
Turn left onto East Garvey Avenue South
490 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Garvey Avenue South
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
327 ft
·
4 sec
·
San Bernardino Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Garvey Avenue South
Turn left onto East Garvey Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m 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 slight right lane.
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
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
Morning in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
8:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
37m 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 drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. You will navigate through surface streets for the entirety of the trip, as the highway share is 0%. Because you are primarily sticking to local roads like North Citrus Street and East Garvey Avenue South, you should prepare for a more active driving experience with frequent turns. The route does not feature any single long, uninterrupted stretch, so stay alert for changing traffic signals and intersections. Expect a steady, hands-on pace that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure from start to finish.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 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 1.4 miles in near East Garvey Avenue South.
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 14 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (East Garvey Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): 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 Covina, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.
Sierra Avenue North
28.4 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Starting in Covina, CA
Full guide →Founded 1882
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 37m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 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 1.4 miles (East Garvey Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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