How far is Aliso Viejo, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Aliso Viejo, CA to Fontana, CA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.4 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.1 mi
64.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.4 mi
Kilometers
90.77 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Fri, Apr 10, 11:37 AM PDT
Return by in Aliso Viejo
Fri, Apr 10, 12:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aliso Viejo
2026-04-10T10:23
Arrive Fontana
Fri, Apr 10, 11:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aliso Viejo
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corona
CA

The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.

From Aliso Viejo
28.2 mi
00h 37m
To Fontana
28.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday Night

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aliso Viejo and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aliso Viejo and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Aliso Viejo Parkway

    699 ft · 19 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aliso Creek Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Aliso Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North

    1914 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 133: El Toro Road, Laguna Canyon Road

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 133: Laguna Beach, Laguna Canyon Road

    1301 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 133: Laguna Canyon Road

    1800 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Laguna Canyon Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Laguna Canyon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Laguna Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Laguna Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 241 North: Riverside

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1328 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hamner Avenue

    786 ft · 23 sec · Hamner Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Yuma Drive

    62 m · 3 sec · East Yuma Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Hidden Valley Parkway

    1010 ft · 31 sec · Hidden Valley Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Barstow

    1073 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street

    1457 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hamner Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Limonite Avenue

    2574 ft · 53 sec · Limonite Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    684 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1653 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Ontario Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernadino

    2905 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

    137 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aliso Viejo and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Transportation Corridor
8.92 mi · 16%
Riverside Freeway
8.2 mi · 15%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.74 mi · 10%
Foothill Transportation Corridor
5.3 mi · 9%
Corona Freeway
4.73 mi · 8%
Laguna Canyon Road
3.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

8.2 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corona
00h 37m from Aliso Viejo
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aliso Viejo and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aliso Viejo to Fontana?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Aliso Viejo and 28.2 miles from Fontana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aliso Viejo and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Corona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Corona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ayres Hotel Anaheim
Stay option 13 mi away

Ayres Hotel Anaheim

Anaheim , CA
2550 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,527 reviews Hotel
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Corona
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Anaheim Downtown Community Center
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Anaheim Downtown Community Center

Anaheim , CA
250 E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 4.6/5 218 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

21 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Ontario

22 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

26 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Pomona station

27 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aliso Viejo and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).

Aliso Viejo

#1 Aliso Viejo

A city in Orange County, California.

Population50,412
Coordinates33.5650400, -117.7271200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Aliso Viejo (-117.72712, 33.56504)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.07 $24.14
Premium $6.24 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $7.57 $15.06 $30.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Aliso Viejo and Fontana. The current time is 10:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.