How far is San Bernardino, CA from La Puente, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to La Puente, CA is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 57m.
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.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and La Puente.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and La Puente.
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Start on West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside
1641 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Redlands, Indio, Los Angeles
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
2017 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3192 ft · 42 sec · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vincent Avenue
1557 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto North Vincent Avenue
2818 ft · 58 sec · North Vincent Avenue
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Continue on South Glendora Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Glendora Avenue
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Continue on North Hacienda Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Hacienda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mayor Dave Way
1752 ft · 52 sec · Mayor Dave Way
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
813 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
156 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Stimson Avenue
74 m · 16 sec · South Stimson Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and La Puente.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Bernardino Freeway
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near La Puente.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to La Puente?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from San Bernardino and 22.9 miles from La Puente.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near La Puente.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontario.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and La Puente. Straight-line distance: 38.25 mi (61.56 km).
#1 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 |
#2 La Puente
City in California
| Population | 39,215 |
| Coordinates | 34.0200100, -117.9495100 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Puente (-117.94951, 34.02001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
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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