How far is Fontana, CA from Moreno Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Moreno Valley, CA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Riverside County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Moreno Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Moreno Valley.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Armstrong Road
2758 ft · 55 sec · Armstrong Road
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Continue on Valley Way
2527 ft · 45 sec · Valley Way
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Turn sharp left onto Mission Boulevard
582 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
563 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Valley Way
62 m · 4 sec · Valley Way
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Take the ramp right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1184 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Heacock Street
1789 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Heacock Street
568 ft · 12 sec · Heacock Street
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Turn left onto Sunnymead Boulevard
2671 ft · 1 min · Sunnymead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Indian Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Indian Street
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Turn left onto Webster Avenue
1361 ft · 60 sec · Webster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Webster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Moreno Valley.
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
5.15 mi · 00h 06m
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 Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Moreno Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Moreno Valley?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Rubidoux is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Fontana and 10.1 miles from Moreno Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Moreno Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Rubidoux
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rubidoux.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Moreno Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.52 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 Moreno Valley
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 212,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.9375200, -117.2305900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moreno Valley (-117.23059, 33.93752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
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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