Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Ontario, CA
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If you are looking to travel from Fontana to Ontario, you are in for a quick 14.2-mile journey across the Pacific Coast region. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day. You will primarily navigate via Sierra Avenue, I-10 West, and the San Bernardino Freeway. With a fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical for those needing to cross between these two California cities. Since this is a short local transit, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves as a simple transition between these neighboring urban hubs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Holt Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana, CA and Ontario, CA.
Start on Merrill Avenue
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Holt Boulevard
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Holt Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
1:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Ontario on Tuesday
Local time
1:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way from Fontana to Ontario. Because the route relies on city streets and local connectors, the highway share is effectively 0%, meaning you will spend your time navigating surface-level traffic rather than cruising long stretches of interstate. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted highway segments here, as your longest stretch is 0 miles on Sierra Avenue. The experience is defined by frequent turns rather than sustained speeds. You should be prepared for a stop-and-go environment that requires your full attention on local intersections and arterial roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Holt Boulevard. 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.
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 8 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
Ontario is in San Bernardino County and the Southern California region, more than 35 miles (50 km) east of Los Angeles. From a traveler's perspective, Ontario is noteworthy mainly as the home of a large mall and the Ontario International Airport, a less crowded alternative to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the main airport serving the Inland Empire.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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