How far is San Bernardino, CA from San Jacinto, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to San Jacinto, CA is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and San Jacinto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and San Jacinto.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Redlands
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue
1063 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Beaumont Avenue
1710 ft · 32 sec · Beaumont Avenue
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Continue on Lamb Canyon Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road
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Continue on Sanderson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn right onto North State Street
2702 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ramona Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and San Jacinto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny near San Jacinto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to San Jacinto?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 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?
Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from San Bernardino and 18.6 miles from San Jacinto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 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 Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near San Jacinto.
Stop Ideas Near Calimesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Bear Springs Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Country Hills RV Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calimesa.
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Cabazon, CA
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and San Jacinto. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 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 San Jacinto
Town in Riverside County, California, USA
| Population | 51,122 |
| Coordinates | 33.7839100, -116.9586400 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jacinto (-116.95864, 33.78391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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