How far is San Bernardino, CA from Citrus, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Citrus, CA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.56 mi
00h 47m
Flight
34.44 mi
55.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.44 mi
Kilometers
55.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.45 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 Citrus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-23T03:43
Arrive Citrus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM 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
Rancho Cucamonga
CA

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

From San Bernardino
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Citrus
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Citrus.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 North: Barstow

    1769 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    2632 ft · 35 sec · Barstow Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Citrus Avenue

    1215 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Baseline Road

    803 ft · 23 sec · East Baseline Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Citrus Avenue

    1157 ft · 29 sec · South Citrus Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Armstead Street

    54 m · 10 sec · East Armstead Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Viceroy Avenue

    1472 ft · 1 min · Viceroy Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ghent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
32.6 mi · 87%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.52 mi · 4%
CA 210 West
1.02 mi · 3%
West 5th Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Barstow Freeway
0.5 mi · 1%
I 215 North
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
+3.2 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Cucamonga
00h 23m from San Bernardino
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Citrus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Citrus?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 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?

Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from San Bernardino and 18.8 miles from Citrus.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.9 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

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4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
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Scenic stop 12.1 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 10.6 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 12.5 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 San Bernardino and Citrus. Straight-line distance: 34.44 mi (55.42 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
Citrus

#2 Citrus

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population10,866
Coordinates34.1150100, -117.8917300
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Citrus (-117.89173, 34.11501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.07 $16.14
Premium $6.24 $8.30 $16.61
Diesel $7.57 $10.06 $20.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Citrus. The current time is 03:43:54.

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.