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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Aliso Viejo Parkway
699 ft · 19 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway
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Turn left onto Aliso Creek Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aliso Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North
1914 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 133: El Toro Road, Laguna Canyon Road
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 133: Laguna Beach, Laguna Canyon Road
1301 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 133: Laguna Canyon Road
1800 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Laguna Canyon Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Laguna Canyon Road
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Continue on Laguna Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Laguna Freeway
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
3.4 mi · 4 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 241 North: Riverside
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.5 mi · 6 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1328 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hamner Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto East Yuma Drive
62 m · 3 sec · East Yuma Drive
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Continue on Hidden Valley Parkway
1010 ft · 31 sec · Hidden Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Barstow
1073 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street
1457 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2574 ft · 53 sec · Limonite Avenue
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Turn slight right
684 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1653 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Ontario Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernadino
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aliso Viejo and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).
#1 Aliso Viejo
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 50,412 |
| Coordinates | 33.5650400, -117.7271200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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