How far is San Bernardino, CA from Chino Hills, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Chino Hills, CA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.02 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28 mi
45.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28 mi
Kilometers
45.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.57 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chino Hills
Fri, Apr 10, 4:22 PM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Fri, Apr 10, 5:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-10T15:34
Arrive Chino Hills
Fri, Apr 10, 4:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Bernardino
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Glen Avon
CA

Town in California, United States

From San Bernardino
18.5 mi
00h 23m
To Chino Hills
18.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Chino Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Chino Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside

    1641 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    856 ft · 11 sec · Riverside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    3140 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 60 West

    834 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Pomona Freeway

    23.6 mi · 27 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Phillips Ranch Road

    1718 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Phillips Ranch Road

    1408 ft · 28 sec · Phillips Ranch Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chino Hills Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Chino Hills Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    108 m · 31 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    106 m · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    127 m · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Chino Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
23.6 mi · 64%
Riverside Freeway
5.44 mi · 15%
San Bernardino Freeway
3.08 mi · 8%
Chino Hills Parkway
2.26 mi · 6%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 2%
CA 60 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Continue on Pomona Freeway

23.6 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Avon
00h 23m from San Bernardino
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chino Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Chino Hills?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Glen Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from San Bernardino and 18.5 miles from Chino Hills.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chino Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Avon

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 Glen Avon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 11.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.2 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 10.9 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 3.3 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 Glen Avon.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

11 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Ontario

16 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

19 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

21 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Chino Hills. Straight-line distance: 28 mi (45.06 km).

San Bernardino

#1 San Bernardino

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

Population217,491
Coordinates34.1083400, -117.2897700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Chino Hills

#2 Chino Hills

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population84,586
Coordinates33.9938000, -117.7588800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Chino Hills (-117.75888, 33.9938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.11
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.56 $15.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.95 $15.89
Premium $6.24 $8.18 $16.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.91 $19.83

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Chino Hills. The current time is 15:34:42.

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.