Origin
Fontana, CA
Night in Fontana on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fontana, CA to Lakeland Village, 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
1h
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Fontana, CA
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Lakeland Village, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Fontana, CA to Lakeland Village, CA is 44.8 miles and takes about 1 hour via Corona Freeway and Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, primarily utilizing major freeways. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. The route is primarily highway, making it a fast connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corona Freeway | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Grand Avenue | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Ontario Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Hamner Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lake Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Limonite Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corona Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 PM
~5,427 veh/hr typical
Quietest
5 AM
~2,104 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
2.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 7 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 Fontana, CA and Lakeland Village, CA.
1
Start on Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
2
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 58
Toward I 15 South, I 15 North: Barstow, San Diego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: San Diego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 15
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 103
Toward Limonite Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Limonite Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamner Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 6th Street
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 South: San Diego
15
Merge onto I 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lake Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Lake Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Grand Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto CA 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Fontana, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South, I 15 North: Barstow, San Diego
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.
Exit 58
Toward I 15 South, I 15 North: Barstow, San Die...
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: San Diego
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: San Diego
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Limonite Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 103
Toward Limonite Avenue
7
36.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Lake Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81
Toward Lake Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.15 one way
$20.31 round trip
$5.76/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| premium | $6.09 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Lakeland Village, CA
Night in Lakeland Village on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°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 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 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 mostly highway, with 65% of the 44.8 miles on freeways like the Corona Freeway. You'll experience a stretch of 20.6 miles on the Corona Freeway without needing to exit. The transition to surface streets like Grand Avenue will occur after the main highway portion, offering a change of pace as you approach your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Corona Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Corona Freeway and Grand Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sierra Avenue.
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 44.8 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: 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 Fontana, CA to Lakeland Village, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.
San Diego
7.4 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Corona 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 Lakeland Village, 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 (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: 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 Lakeland Village, 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.
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