How far is San Bernardino, CA from South San Jose Hills, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to South San Jose Hills, CA is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.09 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.82 mi
57.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.95 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jurupa Valley
CA

The most populous city in Riverside County, California.

From San Bernardino
22 mi
00h 28m
To South San Jose Hills
22.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and South San Jose Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and South San Jose Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside

    1641 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    856 ft · 11 sec · Riverside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    3140 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 60 West

    834 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Pomona Freeway

    28 mi · 32 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairway Drive

    1261 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairway Drive

    2313 ft · 54 sec · Fairway Drive

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Valley Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Valley Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Giano Avenue

    1177 ft · 44 sec · Giano Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jeannie Drive

    156 m · 22 sec · Jeannie Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Vidalia Avenue

    994 ft · 46 sec · Vidalia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto La Puente Road

    781 ft · 34 sec · La Puente Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Puente Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and South San Jose Hills.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
28 mi · 63%
Riverside Freeway
5.44 mi · 12%
San Bernardino Freeway
3.08 mi · 7%
Valley Boulevard
2.22 mi · 5%
CA 60 Alt West
2.14 mi · 5%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Continue on Pomona Freeway

28 mi · 00h 32m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jurupa Valley
00h 28m from San Bernardino
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Sunny near South San Jose Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to South San Jose Hills?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from San Bernardino and 22.1 miles from South San Jose Hills.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near South San Jose Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley

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 Jurupa Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Coffee break 11.1 mi away

Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall

Riverside , CA
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Breakfast restaurant
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 8.6 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

14 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Ontario

14 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

22 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
BUS

Claremont, California

22 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and South San Jose Hills. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.64 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
South San Jose Hills

#2 South San Jose Hills

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population20,551
Coordinates34.0127900, -117.9047800
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: South San Jose Hills (-117.90478, 34.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $9.00
Round trip
$18.00
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.00 $18.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.46 $18.93
Premium $6.24 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $7.57 $11.80 $23.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and South San Jose Hills. The current time is 08:45:53.

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.