How far is Los Angeles, CA from Corona, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Corona, CA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
47.38 mi
00h 57m
Flight
40.69 mi
65.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.69 mi
Kilometers
65.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.38 mi
Kilometers
76.25 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corona
Mon, May 4, 10:45 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Mon, May 4, 11:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-05-04T21:48
Arrive Corona
Mon, May 4, 10:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
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
Fullerton
CA

The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.

From Los Angeles
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Corona
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Corona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Corona.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Aliso Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

    776 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    16 mi · 19 min · Riverside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1645 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    125 m · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Corona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
24.5 mi · 52%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.6 mi · 43%
CA 91 East
1.19 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.31 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fullerton
00h 28m from Los Angeles
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Partly Sunny near Corona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Corona?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Fullerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Los Angeles and 23.7 miles from Corona.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Partly Sunny near Corona.

Stop Ideas Near Fullerton

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 Fullerton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

8 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

15 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

26 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Corona. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Corona

#2 Corona

The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.

Population170,996
Coordinates33.8752900, -117.5664400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Corona (-117.56644, 33.87529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $6.24 $10.43 $20.85
Diesel $7.57 $12.64 $25.27

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Corona. The current time is 21:48:38.

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.