Origin
Chino Hills, CA
Late night in Chino Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chino Hills, CA to Ontario, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chino Hills, CA
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Ontario, CA
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Trip Overview
Chino Hills to Ontario is 12 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Pomona Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically within California. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on a major freeway, making it ideal for quick errands or connecting between nearby towns. You'll find this route offers a practical way to cover a short distance with minimal fuss. Consider this your go-to for a quick hop between these two Southern California locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| South Euclid Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Chino Hills Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Holt Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Transit Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Phillips Ranch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lemon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pomona Freeway
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Hills, CA and Ontario, CA.
1
Start on this road
397 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
524 ft
·
10 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto Chino Hills Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chino Hills Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Phillips Ranch Road
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Phillips Ranch Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 60 East: Riverside
6
Merge onto CA 60
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 35
Toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Euclid Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto East Transit Street
370 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Transit Street
10
Turn left onto South Lemon Avenue
258 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Lemon Avenue
11
Turn left onto Holt Boulevard
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Holt Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
Holt Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chino Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Chino Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CA 60 / Pomona Freeway
Merge onto CA 60 / Pomona Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Holt Boulevard
Turn left onto Holt Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.76 one way
$5.52 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ontario, CA
Late night in Ontario on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with a 71% highway share, so expect a brisk pace for most of the 12 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on the Pomona Freeway. You'll primarily navigate via the Pomona Freeway, with segments on South Euclid Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway. The character is consistent, offering a direct and efficient journey without significant scenic detours or complex road changes.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Pomona Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and South Euclid Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chino Hills Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (CA 60 / Pomona Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Chino Hills, CA
Full guide →Founded 1991
Chino Hills is a suburb of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
Arriving in Ontario, CA
Full guide →Ontario is in San Bernardino County and the Southern California region, more than 35 miles (50 km) east of Los Angeles. From a traveler's perspective, Ontario is noteworthy mainly as the home of a large mall and the Ontario International Airport, a less crowded alternative to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the main airport serving the Inland Empire.
Top landmarks
- • Frankish Building — building in Ontario, United States of America
- • Ontario State Bank Block — bank building in Ontario, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Pomona Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chino Hills Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (CA 60 / Pomona Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ontario, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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