How far is Diamond Springs, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Diamond Springs, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 459 miles (738.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.5 miles (599.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
459.03 mi
07h 52m
Flight
372.54 mi
599.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.54 mi
Kilometers
599.55 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.03 mi
Kilometers
738.74 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Mon, Jun 1, 10:35 AM PDT
Return by in Diamond Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 6:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diamond Springs
2026-06-01T02:43
Arrive San Bernardino
Mon, Jun 1, 10:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Diamond Springs
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Diamond Springs
227.4 mi
03h 56m
To San Bernardino
231.6 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Springs and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Valley Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Road

    1496 ft · 27 sec · Jackson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Plymouth Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · East Plymouth Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Preston Avenue

    696 ft · 28 sec · Preston Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    105 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    19.3 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    2645 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento

    2364 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  33. 33

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  36. 36

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 67%
Foothill Freeway
73.7 mi · 16%
East Plymouth Highway
8.04 mi · 2%
South Church Street
6.77 mi · 1%
Pleasant Valley Road
4.46 mi · 1%
Crosstown Freeway
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
372.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 56m from Diamond Springs
Leave By
8:16 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 459 miles (738.7 km) and usually takes 07h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.4 miles from Diamond Springs and 231.6 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 372.5 miles (599.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.46 one way or $186.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Diamond Springs and Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Springs and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 372.54 mi (599.55 km).

Diamond Springs

#1 Diamond Springs

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Population11,037
Coordinates38.6946300, -120.8149400
Altitude546
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: Pleasant Valley Road (-120.814833, 38.694416)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.2 gal
61.32 L · about $93.46
Round trip
$186.92
32.4 gal · 122.64 L
Estimated CO2
144 kg one way
Round trip: 287.9 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $93.46 $186.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $98.27 $196.54
Premium $6.24 $101.14 $202.27
Diesel $7.57 $122.59 $245.17

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Diamond Springs and San Bernardino. The current time is 02:43:19.

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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.