How far is Redlands, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Redlands, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redlands and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redlands and San Bernardino.
-
1
Start on East Citrus Avenue
6 m · 4 sec · East Citrus Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Orange Street
2385 ft · 2 min · Orange Street
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
986 ft · 24 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward Waterman Avenue
1963 ft · 50 sec
-
6
Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
1122 ft · 34 sec · East Hospitality Lane
-
7
Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Waterman Avenue
-
8
Turn left onto East 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
-
9
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redlands and San Bernardino.
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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.12 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Redlands and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redlands to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Loma Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Redlands and 6 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 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 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Redlands and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Loma Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
City of Fontana Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loma Linda.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redlands and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 km).
#1 Redlands
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 72,271 |
| Coordinates | 34.0555700, -117.1825400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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 · May 05, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.