Origin
La Mirada, CA
Morning in La Mirada on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Mirada, 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
56m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Mirada, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
La Mirada to Fontana is 43.1 miles and takes about 56 minutes via the San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward, highway-focused experience. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick commute or a simple leg of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on major freeways, so expect typical Southern California traffic conditions. This route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and efficiency over leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Pomona Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Colima Road | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| CA 57 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| La Mirada Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Azusa Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Mirada, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Imperial Highway
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Imperial Highway
2
Continue on Imperial Highway
498 ft
·
16 sec
·
Imperial Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto N8
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
La Mirada Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on N8
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Colima Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto N8
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Azusa Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CA 60 East: Pomona
7
Merge onto CA 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto CA 57
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 57
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Merrill 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from La Mirada, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CA 57
Take the exit onto CA 57 toward CA 57 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San B...
8
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San B...
7
41 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
41.3 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$9.91 one way
$19.81 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Fontana, CA
Morning in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
W 0 to 30 mph
0% chance
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
21 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
56m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey utilizing major freeways like the San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.5 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a freeway feel throughout, minimizing complex turns or local road transitions. Expect this to be a steady, high-speed drive characteristic of the Southern California freeway system.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 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 15.7 miles in near CA 57.
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 18 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (CA 57): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between La Mirada, CA and Fontana, CA, road signs point toward San Bernardino and Ontario Airport.
San Bernardino
18.8 mi in
|
~27m
Ontario Airport
18.8 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in La Mirada, CA
Full guide →La Mirada (LM) is a city in 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 56m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 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 15.7 miles (CA 57): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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