Origin
West Hollywood, CA
Morning in West Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hollywood, 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
1h 11m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hollywood, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
This 57.4-mile drive from West Hollywood, CA to Fontana, CA is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes major freeways, including the San Bernardino Freeway and the Hollywood Freeway, with a significant portion on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is budget-friendly for a quick transit. The drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a practical connection between these two California locales. It's a functional commute rather than a scenic exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 37.3 mi | 42m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Santa Monica Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Fairfax Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CA 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 37.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on North Fairfax Avenue
446 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Fairfax Avenue
2
Continue on North Fairfax Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Fairfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp onto CA 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CA 2
Toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 101; CA 2
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1D
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
8
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Toward I 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
23
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from West Hollywood, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 2
Take the ramp onto CA 2 toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
$13.19 one way
$26.39 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Pasadena, CA
29 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
6 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
1h 11m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 90% of this route, making it a consistent and predictable journey. The majority of your travel will be on the San Bernardino Freeway, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.3 miles. While predominantly interstate, the experience is characterized by the flow of traffic typical of Southern California's major arteries. The drive progresses by transitioning between different freeway segments, maintaining a relatively high speed for most of its duration.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 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 0.2 miles in near US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard.
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 57.4 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.2 miles (US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 11m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 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 0.2 miles (US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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