How far is it from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA?

The distance between Ontario, CA and Temecula, CA is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA?

The drive from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA?

The fastest route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Temecula, CA from Ontario, CA?

Temecula, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Ontario, CA.

Which roads does the route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA follow?

The drive from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows I 15.

Which towns do you pass between Ontario, CA and Temecula, CA?

Towns on the route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA include Fontana, Corona, Temescal Valley, Menifee, Murrieta.

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Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA takes about 1 h 10 min via I 15. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 47 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Grand Terrace, CA, Riverside, CA, El Sobrante, CA, March ARB, CA, Murrieta, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 53 mi

This 52-mile drive takes about an hour and six minutes starting from Carlos Avenue. The route follows the Corona and Temecula Valley freeways, eventually ending on Santiago Road in the rolling hills of southwestern Riverside County.

1 Depart left 17 yd
2 Turn left 28 yd
3 Turn sharp right onto Carlos Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto East Francis Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto South Archibald Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Pomona Freeway 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Milliken Avenue 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Hamner Avenue 6 mi
11 Turn left onto 6th Street 118 yd
12 Take ramp right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Corona Freeway 18 mi

14 Continue straight onto Temecula Valley Freeway 20 mi
15 Merge slightly right onto Escondido Freeway 3 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Rancho California Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Ynez Road 2 mi
19 Turn left onto Santiago Road 1 mi
20 Arrive left onto Santiago Road

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The return trip from Temecula, CA to Ontario, CA covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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How far is it from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA?: The distance between Ontario, CA and Temecula, CA is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA?: The drive from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA?: The fastest route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Temecula, CA from Ontario, CA?: Temecula, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Ontario, CA.
Which roads does the route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA follow?: The drive from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows I 15.
Which towns do you pass between Ontario, CA and Temecula, CA?: Towns on the route from Ontario, CA to Temecula, CA include Fontana, Corona, Temescal Valley, Menifee, Murrieta.

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