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

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Redlands, CA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.87 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.14 mi
11.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.14 mi
Kilometers
11.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.89 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redlands
Tue, May 5, 5:44 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Tue, May 5, 6:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-05-05T05:29
Arrive Redlands
Tue, May 5, 5:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Bernardino
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Loma Linda
CA

Town in the U.

From San Bernardino
4.9 mi
00h 07m
To Redlands
4.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Waterman Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Waterman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Redlands

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East

    1198 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 38: Eureka Street, Orange Street

    1255 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Eureka Street

    2181 ft · 1 min · North Eureka Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Citrus Avenue

    936 ft · 25 sec · West Citrus Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Citrus Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.89 mi · 50%
North Waterman Avenue
3.07 mi · 31%
West 5th Street
0.63 mi · 6%
I 10 East
0.45 mi · 5%
North Eureka Street
0.41 mi · 4%
CA 38
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loma Linda
00h 07m from San Bernardino
Leave By
8:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving San Bernardino and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Redlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Loma Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from San Bernardino and 4.9 miles from Redlands.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around San Bernardino and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Redlands.

Stop Ideas Near Loma Linda

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 Loma Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 6.1 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office
City of Fontana Civic Center
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

City of Fontana Civic Center

Fontana , CA
8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Business center,Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loma Linda.

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

8 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

13 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

15 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
BUS

Perris, California

29 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Redlands. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 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
Redlands

#2 Redlands

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population72,271
Coordinates34.0555700, -117.1825400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Redlands (-117.18254, 34.05557)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.04
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.02 $4.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.12 $4.25
Premium $6.24 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $7.57 $2.65 $5.30

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Redlands. The current time is 05:29:33.

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.