How far is Irvine, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Fontana, CA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 02m.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside 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 Irvine and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Fontana.
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Start on San Diego Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
1456 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jeffrey Road
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Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Continue on Edinger Avenue
1285 ft · 24 sec · Edinger Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Jamboree Road, Walnut Avenue
133 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Jamboree Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 261 North
1752 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 mi · 13 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1328 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hamner Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto East Yuma Drive
62 m · 3 sec · East Yuma Drive
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Continue on Hidden Valley Parkway
1010 ft · 31 sec · Hidden Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Barstow
1073 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street
1457 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2574 ft · 53 sec · Limonite Avenue
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Turn slight right
684 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1653 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Ontario Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernadino
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Fontana.
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.
Eastern Transportation Corridor
Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 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 Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Fontana?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 25 miles from Irvine and 27.3 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Subway
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North
City of Riverside
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.1 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrill Avenue (-117.43505, 34.09214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
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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