How far is Grand Terrace, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Grand Terrace, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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
6.31 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.32 mi
8.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.32 mi
Kilometers
8.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.31 mi
Kilometers
10.15 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM PDT
Return by in Grand Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Terrace
2026-04-19T03:58
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Terrace
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
Colton
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Grand Terrace
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To San Bernardino
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
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 Grand Terrace and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Terrace and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Road

    2 m · 8 sec · Barton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 215 North: San Bernardino

    613 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center

    1510 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Terrace 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
3.34 mi · 53%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1 mi · 16%
Riverside Freeway
0.84 mi · 13%
West 5th Street
0.71 mi · 11%
5th Street
0.29 mi · 5%
I 215 North
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

3.34 mi · 00h 04m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colton
00h 05m from Grand Terrace
Leave By
8:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Terrace 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 Grand Terrace to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Colton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Grand Terrace and 3.2 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colton

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 Colton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 7.1 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 2.3 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
City of Fontana Civic Center
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

City of Fontana Civic Center

Fontana , CA
8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Business center,Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

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

Riverside–Downtown

12 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

18 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Ontario

31 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Terrace and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 5.32 mi (8.56 km).

Grand Terrace

#1 Grand Terrace

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Population12,692
Coordinates34.0339000, -117.3136500
Altitude324
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: Mount Vernon Avenue (-117.313625, 34.033905)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.84 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.54
0.44 gal · 1.68 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.27 $2.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $6.24 $1.37 $2.75
Diesel $7.57 $1.66 $3.33

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 Grand Terrace and San Bernardino. The current time is 03:58:56.

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.