How far is Fontana, CA from San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and San Juan Capistrano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and San Juan Capistrano.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: San Diego
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 74: Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano
1042 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Ortega Highway
135 m · 19 sec · Ortega Highway
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Turn right onto Old Mission Road
875 ft · 41 sec · Old Mission Road
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Turn left onto Camino Capistrano
24 m · 3 sec · Camino Capistrano
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camino Capistrano
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and San Juan Capistrano.
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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Clear near San Juan Capistrano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to San Juan Capistrano?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Fontana and 30.6 miles from San Juan Capistrano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Clear near San Juan Capistrano.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Disneyland Hotel
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and San Juan Capistrano. Straight-line distance: 42.84 mi (68.95 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 San Juan Capistrano
City in Orange County, California, United States
| Population | 35,810 |
| Coordinates | 33.5016900, -117.6625500 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Juan Capistrano (-117.66255, 33.50169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
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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