How far is Brawley, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Brawley, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
A city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brawley and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brawley and San Bernardino.
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Start on Main Street
33 mi · 40 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Merge slight right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.6 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
38.1 mi · 42 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterman Avenue
1963 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
1122 ft · 34 sec · East Hospitality Lane
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Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Waterman Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brawley and San Bernardino.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
38.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brawley and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brawley to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Indio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Brawley and 74 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brawley and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Indio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Welk Resorts Palm Springs - Desert Oasis
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indio.
Indio, California
La Quinta, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brawley and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 127.9 mi (205.83 km).
#1 Brawley
City in Imperial County, California, United States
| Population | 26,015 |
| Coordinates | 32.9786600, -115.5302700 |
| Altitude | -34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bernardino
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 217,491 |
| Coordinates | 34.1083400, -117.2897700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $29.88 | $59.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
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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