How far is San Bernardino, CA from Loma Linda, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Loma Linda, CA is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Loma Linda.
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Start on West 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Waterman Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Turn left onto Barton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Barton Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Street
8 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Loma Linda.
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.
North Waterman Avenue
Turn right onto North Waterman Avenue
3.89 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 San Bernardino and Sunny near Loma Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Loma Linda?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Colton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from San Bernardino and 2.9 miles from Loma Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near Loma Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Colton
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 Colton.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Loma Linda. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.17 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 Loma Linda
Town in the U.
| Population | 24,581 |
| Coordinates | 34.0483500, -117.2611500 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loma Linda (-117.26115, 34.04835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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