How far is Rubidoux, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Rubidoux, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rubidoux and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rubidoux and San Bernardino.
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Start on Mission Boulevard
30 m · 7 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
758 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rubidoux Boulevard
3153 ft · 1 min · Rubidoux Boulevard
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
811 ft · 16 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: San Bernardino
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 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 Rubidoux 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.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.64 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Rubidoux 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 Rubidoux to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Grand Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Rubidoux and 6.6 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rubidoux and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Terrace.
Riverside–Downtown
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rubidoux and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 10.2 mi (16.42 km).
#1 Rubidoux
City in Riverside County, California, United States of America
| Population | 34,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.9961300, -117.4056000 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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