How far is La Verne, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from La Verne, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
31.12 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.35 mi
44.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.08 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM PDT
Return by in La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Verne
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Verne
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
Rancho Cucamonga
CA

The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

From La Verne
15.5 mi
00h 19m
To San Bernardino
15.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 La Verne and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Verne and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Bonita Avenue

    1673 ft · 41 sec · Bonita Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Fruit Street

    2596 ft · 58 sec · Fruit Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 210 East: San Bernardino

    1041 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2950 ft · 39 sec · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Verne 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
25.2 mi · 81%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 6%
White Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 2%
I 215 South
0.61 mi · 2%
Fruit Street
0.49 mi · 2%
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 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Cucamonga
00h 19m from La Verne
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Verne 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 La Verne to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from La Verne and 15.6 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga

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 Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 14.8 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
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Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Jurupa Valley City Hall

Jurupa Valley , CA
8930 Limonite Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, United States
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

15 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

25 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Verne and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.02 km).

La Verne

#1 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
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: Bonita Avenue (-117.767788, 34.100971)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.69
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.35 $12.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.67 $13.35
Premium $6.24 $6.87 $13.73
Diesel $7.57 $8.32 $16.65

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 La Verne and San Bernardino. The current time is 06:50:54.

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.