How far is Fontana, CA from Aliso Viejo, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Aliso Viejo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Aliso Viejo.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1761 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, I 15 North: Barstow, San Diego
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: San Diego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ontario Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ontario Freeway
2066 ft · 27 sec · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Limonite Avenue
1819 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2393 ft · 50 sec · Limonite Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
108 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: San Diego
1646 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
3092 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight left to continue on Foothill Transportation Corridor
5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 133 Toll
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
3.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Laguna Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laguna Freeway
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Continue on Laguna Canyon Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Laguna Canyon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North: El Toro Road
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
3105 ft · 41 sec · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Aliso Creek Road
2331 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Aliso Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Aliso Creek Road
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Turn right onto Aliso Viejo Parkway
699 ft · 12 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Aliso Viejo.
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.
CA 91 West
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9.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Partly Sunny near Aliso Viejo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Aliso Viejo?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 28.5 miles from Fontana and 28.4 miles from Aliso Viejo.
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 16.8 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Partly Sunny near Aliso Viejo.
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 Fontana and Aliso Viejo. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).
#1 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aliso Viejo
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 50,412 |
| Coordinates | 33.5650400, -117.7271200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aliso Viejo (-117.72712, 33.56504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 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 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
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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