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

The driving distance from Duarte, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.9 mi
00h 54m
Flight
39.38 mi
63.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.9 mi
Kilometers
69.04 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM PDT
Return by in Duarte
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duarte
2026-04-23T04:02
Arrive San Bernardino
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duarte
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
San Antonio Heights
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Duarte
21.3 mi
00h 27m
To San Bernardino
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buena Vista Street

    1461 ft · 44 sec · Buena Vista Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 210 East: San Bernardino

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duarte 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
38 mi · 89%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 4%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 2%
I 215 South
0.61 mi · 1%
CA 66 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Buena Vista Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio Heights
00h 27m from Duarte
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Duarte 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 Duarte to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

San Antonio Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Duarte and 21.7 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio Heights

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 San Antonio Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio Heights.

BUS

Claremont, California

9 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

10 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

14 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duarte and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.38 km).

Duarte

#1 Duarte

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Population21,001
Coordinates34.1394500, -117.9772900
Altitude156
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: (-117.977288, 34.139377)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.16 $18.32
Premium $6.24 $9.43 $18.85
Diesel $7.57 $11.43 $22.85

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 Duarte and San Bernardino. The current time is 04:02:05.

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.