How far is Corona, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Corona, CA to Fontana, CA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corona and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corona and Fontana.
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Start on East 6th Street
13 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
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Continue on East 6th Street
539 ft · 29 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 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 · 27 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 Corona 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.
San Bernardino Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.74 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corona 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 Corona to Fontana?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Corona and 11.2 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corona and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corona and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 16.77 mi (26.99 km).
#1 Corona
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 170,996 |
| Coordinates | 33.8752900, -117.5664400 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
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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