How far is Avocado Heights, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Avocado Heights, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
46.19 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.45 mi
65.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.33 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Fri, Apr 10, 2:40 PM PDT
Return by in Avocado Heights
Fri, Apr 10, 3:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avocado Heights
2026-04-10T13:40
Arrive San Bernardino
Fri, Apr 10, 2:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avocado Heights
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
Upland
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Avocado Heights
23.2 mi
00h 30m
To San Bernardino
22.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avocado Heights and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    22 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Don Julian Road

    2741 ft · 1 min · Don Julian Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Workman Mill Road

    2651 ft · 52 sec · Workman Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Puente Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Puente Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Garvey Avenue South

    1326 ft · 39 sec · West Garvey Avenue South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    695 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow

    952 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center

    1510 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avocado Heights and San Bernardino.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
31.7 mi · 69%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 20%
Puente Avenue
2.35 mi · 5%
I 215 North
0.9 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Don Julian Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upland
00h 30m from Avocado Heights
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Avocado Heights and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avocado Heights to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Avocado Heights and 22.9 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Avocado Heights and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Upland

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 Upland and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ontario

4 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

6 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

10 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

29 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avocado Heights and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 40.45 mi (65.1 km).

Avocado Heights

#1 Avocado Heights

Census designated place

Population15,411
Coordinates34.0361200, -117.9911800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
San Bernardino

#2 San Bernardino

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population217,491
Coordinates34.1083400, -117.2897700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-117.991239, 34.03616)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.81
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.40 $18.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $6.24 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $7.57 $12.33 $24.67

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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There is no time difference between Avocado Heights and San Bernardino. The current time is 13:40:05.

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.