How far is Fontana, CA from Yorba Linda, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Yorba Linda, CA is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.37 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.37 mi
Kilometers
63.36 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorba Linda
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Yorba Linda
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Norco
CA

City in Riverside County, California, United States

From Fontana
19.7 mi
00h 25m
To Yorba Linda
19.7 mi
00h 25m

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
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Yorba Linda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Yorba Linda.

  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 · 14 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

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 90: Imperial Highway

    1455 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Imperial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Imperial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Yorba Linda Boulevard

    542 ft · 17 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Yorba Linda Boulevard

    580 ft · 21 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Yorba Linda.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 91 West
14.9 mi · 38%
Corona Freeway
5.75 mi · 15%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.38 mi · 14%
Ontario Freeway
3.22 mi · 8%
Imperial Highway
2.77 mi · 7%
Hamner Avenue
2.64 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

CA 91 West

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norco
00h 25m from Fontana
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Yorba Linda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Yorba Linda?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Norco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Fontana and 19.7 miles from Yorba Linda.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Yorba Linda.

Stop Ideas Near Norco

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 Norco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Coffee break 11.7 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
Subway
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Subway

Pomona , CA
68 Rio Rancho Rd, Pomona, CA 91766
Rating 4.0/5 89 reviews Sandwich shop,Caterer,Fast food restaurant,Takeout Restaurant,Restaurant
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 9.5 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 9.5 mi away

City of Riverside

Riverside , CA
6927 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ontario

17 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

17 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Pomona station

23 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

24 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Yorba Linda. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Yorba Linda

#2 Yorba Linda

A city in Orange County, California.

Population68,027
Coordinates33.8886300, -117.8131100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Yorba Linda (-117.81311, 33.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.43 $16.86
Premium $6.24 $8.68 $17.36
Diesel $7.57 $10.52 $21.04

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 Yorba Linda. The current time is 03:23:19.

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.