Origin
San Jacinto, CA
Morning in San Jacinto on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jacinto, 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
53m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Jacinto, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
San Jacinto to Fontana is 44.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, connecting two familiar areas. Given its short duration and the turn-heavy nature of the local roads involved, this trip is best suited for a quick day trip. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local street driving, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 25m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Lamb Canyon Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Ramona Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sanderson Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ramona Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 22.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jacinto, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on East Main Street
80 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Ramona Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramona Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North State Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ramona Expressway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CA 79
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanderson Avenue
6
Continue on CA 79
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lamb Canyon Road
7
Continue on CA 79
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Beaumont Avenue
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
14
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from San Jacinto, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North State Street
Turn right onto North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ramona Expressway
Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Beaumont, CA
22 mi in
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
1 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
53m 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with 22% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles along the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Expect the drive to shift from highway cruising to more involved local road navigation as you progress. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, requiring your attention as you transition between different road types and navigate numerous turns.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near North State Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 1 miles (North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Ramona Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 53m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. 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 miles (North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Ramona Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 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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