How far is San Bernardino, CA from Walnut, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Walnut, CA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Walnut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Walnut.
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Start on West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside
1641 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Redlands, Indio, Los Angeles
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
2017 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward La Verne, Dudley Street, Fairplex Drive
740 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fairplex Drive, Fairplex, University of La Verne, DeVry University
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairplex Drive
1201 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fairplex Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Fairplex Drive
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Turn right onto Valley Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1021 ft · 28 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto La Puente Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · La Puente Road
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Turn left
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Walnut.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Bernardino Freeway
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Walnut?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from San Bernardino and 19.7 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Walnut.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Walnut. Straight-line distance: 33.5 mi (53.91 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 Walnut
Village in California, USA
| Population | 29,324 |
| Coordinates | 34.0202900, -117.8653400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut (-117.86534, 34.02029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
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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