How far is Bermuda Dunes, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bermuda Dunes and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bermuda Dunes and Santa Ana.
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Start on Saint Thomas Drive
5 m · 6 sec · Saint Thomas Drive
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Turn left onto Runaway Bay Drive
1763 ft · 1 min · Runaway Bay Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Lima Hall Drive
91 m · 13 sec · Lima Hall Drive
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Turn left onto 42nd Avenue
2695 ft · 1 min · 42nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Varner Road
871 ft · 32 sec · Varner Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 West: Riverside
1022 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
2677 ft · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
1565 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mabury Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Mabury Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bermuda Dunes and Santa Ana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Merge slight left onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
25.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bermuda Dunes and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bermuda Dunes to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Moreno Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Bermuda Dunes and 57.3 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bermuda Dunes and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Moreno Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreno Valley.
Moreno Valley, California
Riverside–Downtown
Perris, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bermuda Dunes and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 90.7 mi (145.96 km).
#1 Bermuda Dunes
Place in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 7,282 |
| Coordinates | 33.7428000, -116.2891800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
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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