How far is Poway, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Poway, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poway and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poway and San Bernardino.
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Start on Putney Road
30 m · 8 sec · Putney Road
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Turn right onto Midland Road
3005 ft · 2 min · Midland Road
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Turn left onto Aubrey Street
1347 ft · 41 sec · Aubrey Street
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Turn right onto Community Road
1340 ft · 33 sec · Community Road
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Turn left onto Twin Peaks Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Twin Peaks Road
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Continue on Camino del Norte
1.6 mi · 2 min · Camino del Norte
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1131 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
2413 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center
1510 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 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 Poway and San Bernardino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Poway 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 Poway to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Murrieta Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Poway and 45 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poway and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Murrieta Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Summerly Community Park - City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murrieta Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poway and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 80.49 mi (129.53 km).
#1 Poway
A city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 49,246 |
| Coordinates | 32.9628200, -117.0358600 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
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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