Origin
Norco, CA
Afternoon in Norco on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norco, CA to Fontana, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norco, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 18.7-mile drive from Norco, CA, to Fontana, CA, is easily manageable in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect local excursion. Designed as a single-day trip, it requires no overnight stays and has a modest fuel cost estimated at $4. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Hamner Avenue and Limonite Avenue, with a small portion on I-15 North, offering a feel that's more about navigating city streets than open highway. Both the origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the scenery consistent. This drive is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey within Southern California.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Ontario Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Hamner Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Corona Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Limonite Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norco, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto Hamner Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamner Avenue
3
Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Limonite Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 15 North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 109
Toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 109B
Toward I 10 East: San Bernadino
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Limonite Avenue
Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: San Bernadino
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109B
Toward I 10 East: San Bernadino
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Sierra Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sierra Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Fontana, CA
Afternoon in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway stretches contributing to the overall mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the nature of this local navigation. You'll primarily be on Hamner Avenue and Limonite Avenue, which means you'll encounter numerous intersections and traffic lights. The brief use of I-15 North will offer a slight change of pace before you transition back to local roads. This drive is characterized by frequent adjustments and navigating through developed areas.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Ontario Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near Limonite Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (Limonite Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norco, CA and Fontana, CA, road signs point toward San Bernardino and Sierra Avenue North.
San Bernardino
10.1 mi in
|
~16m
Sierra Avenue North
16.9 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Norco, CA
Full guide →Norco is a city of 27,000 people (2019) in California. As a horse community, there are few sidewalks in the city of Norco; instead there are horse trails, and riders can ride to town and tie their horses at the many hitching rails and corrals placed close to businesses.
Arriving in Fontana, CA
Full guide →Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern 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 28m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fontana, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.6 miles (Limonite Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fontana, 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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