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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 San Bernardino 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 Fontana and Chino Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Chino Hills.
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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
5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Haven Avenue
1557 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Haven Avenue
2780 ft · 1 min · Haven Avenue
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Continue on South Haven Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Haven Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 60 West
1651 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Phillips Ranch Road
1718 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Phillips Ranch Road
1408 ft · 28 sec · Phillips Ranch Road
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Continue on Chino Hills Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Chino Hills Parkway
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Turn right
108 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
106 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
127 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Chino Hills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ontario.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Chino Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.78 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 Chino Hills
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 84,586 |
| Coordinates | 33.9938000, -117.7588800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chino Hills (-117.75888, 33.9938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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