Origin
Redlands, CA
Late night in Redlands on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redlands, CA to Fontana, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redlands, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
Redlands to Fontana is 17 miles and takes about 21 minutes via San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in California, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Orange Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Citrus Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redlands, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on East Citrus Avenue
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Citrus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Orange Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
4
Merge onto I 10
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on I 10
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Orange Street
Turn right onto Orange Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Sierra Avenue
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Merrill Avenue
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.81 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
19 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
21m 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 a mixed bag, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll experience about 7.5 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway, which can feel like a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving. The route transitions between the San Bernardino Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, eventually leading to Sierra Avenue. Expect a predominantly freeway feel for a good portion of the journey, making it a relatively fast-paced trip.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Orange Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Redlands, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
See Redland City for the city in Greater Brisbane, Queensland Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • A. K. Smiley Public Library — public library in Redlands, California, USA
- • Barton Villa — also known as Barton House, Redlands, California
- • Redlands Santa Fe Depot 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 21m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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