How far is Fontana, CA from Chino Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Chino Hills, CA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.58 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.75 mi
31.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.75 mi
Kilometers
31.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.78 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chino Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-18T22:28
Arrive Chino Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Ontario
CA

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

From Fontana
13.3 mi
00h 18m
To Chino Hills
13.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Chino Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Chino Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Haven Avenue

    1557 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haven Avenue

    2780 ft · 1 min · Haven Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Haven Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Haven Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward CA 60 West

    1651 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Phillips Ranch Road

    1718 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Phillips Ranch Road

    1408 ft · 28 sec · Phillips Ranch Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chino Hills Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Chino Hills Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    108 m · 31 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    106 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    127 m · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Chino Hills.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
10.7 mi · 40%
San Bernardino Freeway
7.47 mi · 28%
Chino Hills Parkway
2.26 mi · 8%
South Haven Avenue
2.19 mi · 8%
Sierra Avenue
1.64 mi · 6%
Haven Avenue
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
00h 18m from Fontana
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Chino Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Chino Hills?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Fontana and 13.3 miles from Chino Hills.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Chino Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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 Ontario and the surrounding midpoint area.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Coffee break 12.7 mi away

Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall

Riverside , CA
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Breakfast restaurant
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 7.3 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ontario

228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

7 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

9 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

28 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Chino Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.78 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Chino Hills

#2 Chino Hills

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population84,586
Coordinates33.9938000, -117.7588800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Chino Hills (-117.75888, 33.9938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.85
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.42 $10.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $6.24 $5.87 $11.74
Diesel $7.57 $7.11 $14.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Chino Hills. The current time is 22:28:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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