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

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Laguna Hills, CA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.2 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.78 mi
59.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.78 mi
Kilometers
59.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.2 mi
Kilometers
84 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Laguna Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Corona
CA

The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.

From Fontana
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Laguna Hills
26.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Laguna 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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, I 15 North: Barstow, San Diego

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: San Diego

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ontario Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ontario Freeway

    2066 ft · 27 sec · Ontario Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Limonite Avenue

    1819 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Limonite Avenue

    2393 ft · 50 sec · Limonite Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hamner Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    108 m · 16 sec · 6th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: San Diego

    1646 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    3092 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Foothill Transportation Corridor

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 133 Toll

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: San Diego

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward El Toro Road

    1238 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Paseo de Valencia

    1249 ft · 33 sec · Paseo de Valencia

  29. 29

    Turn left onto El Toro Road

    52 m · 14 sec · El Toro Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Paseo de Valencia

    16 m · 1 sec · Paseo de Valencia

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paseo de Valencia

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Laguna 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 91 West
9.7 mi · 19%
Eastern Transportation Corridor
8.62 mi · 17%
Corona Freeway
5.75 mi · 11%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.38 mi · 10%
Foothill Transportation Corridor
5.31 mi · 10%
Ontario Freeway
3.22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CA 91 West

Continue straight

9.12 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corona
00h 33m from Fontana
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 26.1 miles from Fontana and 26.1 miles from Laguna Hills.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Corona

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 Corona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North
Stay option 13.2 mi away

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North

Anaheim , CA
3100 E Frontera St, Anaheim, CA 92806, United States
Rating 4.1/5 1,350 reviews Hotel
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Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Riverside

Riverside , CA
6927 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews Park
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 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
Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center

Diamond Bar , CA
2785 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, United States
Rating 4.2/5 682 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

21 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Ontario

22 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

26 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Pomona station

27 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Laguna Hills. Straight-line distance: 36.78 mi (59.19 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

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

#2 Laguna Hills

City in California

Population31,197
Coordinates33.6125200, -117.7128300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Laguna Hills (-117.71283, 33.61252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.23
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.61 $21.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $6.24 $11.49 $22.97
Diesel $7.57 $13.92 $27.85

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 Laguna Hills. The current time is 03:52:04.

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.