How far is Banning, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Banning, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.98 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.83 mi
43.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.98 mi
Kilometers
51.47 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM PDT
Return by in Banning
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Banning
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Banning
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Calimesa
CA

City in Riverside County, California, United States

From Banning
15.5 mi
00h 18m
To San Bernardino
16.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Banning and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramsey Street

    2741 ft · 1 min · Ramsey Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    88 m · 8 sec · South 8th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    26 mi · 29 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Waterman Avenue

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane

    1122 ft · 34 sec · East Hospitality Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Waterman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
26 mi · 81%
South Waterman Avenue
2.93 mi · 9%
East 5th Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Ramsey Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Waterman Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
East Hospitality Lane
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

26 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calimesa
00h 18m from Banning
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Banning 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 Banning to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Banning and 16.5 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Banning and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Calimesa

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 Calimesa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Coffee break 8.2 mi away

Khyra Beaucrest Ranch

Cherry Valley , CA
40335 Ave Altejo Bella, Cherry Valley, CA 92223, United States
Rating 5.0/5 23 reviews Bed & breakfast,Ranch,Wedding venue
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Stay option 10.7 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont

Banning , CA
6071 Joshua Palmer Way, Banning, CA 92220, United States
Rating 4.3/5 718 reviews Hotel
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Moreno Valley, California

23 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

25 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Cabazon, CA

26 mi away
49500 Seminole Drive
BUS

Perris, California

28 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Banning and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 26.83 mi (43.18 km).

Banning

#1 Banning

City in Riverside County, California, United States

Population30,380
Coordinates33.9255700, -116.8764100
Altitude716
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: Ramsey Street (-116.876409, 33.925425)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.04
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.52 $13.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $6.24 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $7.57 $8.55 $17.10

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Banning and San Bernardino. The current time is 00:20:42.

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.