How far is San Bernardino, CA from Twentynine Palms, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Twentynine Palms, CA is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Twentynine Palms.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Twentynine Palms.
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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
38.5 mi · 42 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 62: 29 Palms Highway
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on 29 Palms Highway
41.7 mi · 58 min · 29 Palms Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 29 Palms Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Twentynine Palms.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
29 Palms Highway
Continue on 29 Palms Highway
41.7 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Twentynine Palms.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Twentynine Palms?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Cabazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from San Bernardino and 44.7 miles from Twentynine Palms.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Twentynine Palms.
Stop Ideas Near Cabazon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cimarron Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Palm Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabazon.
Cabazon, CA
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Twentynine Palms. Straight-line distance: 70.7 mi (113.78 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 Twentynine Palms
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 27,433 |
| Coordinates | 34.1355600, -116.0541700 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twentynine Palms (-116.05417, 34.13556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.67 | $39.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.84 | $47.67 |
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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