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

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Yucaipa, CA is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
19.28 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.03 mi
24.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.03 mi
Kilometers
24.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yucaipa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive Yucaipa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Redlands
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From San Bernardino
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Yucaipa
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Yucaipa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Glen Road, Live Oak Canyon Road

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Oak Glen Road / Live Oak Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Live Oak Canyon Road

    610 ft · 12 sec · Live Oak Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Oak Glen Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Yucaipa Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Street

    4 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street

    31 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.2 mi · 58%
North Waterman Avenue
3.07 mi · 16%
Oak Glen Road
1.93 mi · 10%
Yucaipa Boulevard
1.71 mi · 9%
West 5th Street
0.63 mi · 3%
I 10 East
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redlands
00h 14m from San Bernardino
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Sunny near Yucaipa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Redlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from San Bernardino and 9.6 miles from Yucaipa.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near Yucaipa.

Stop Ideas Near Redlands

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 Redlands and the surrounding midpoint area.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Coffee break 13.8 mi away

Khyra Beaucrest Ranch

Cherry Valley , CA
40335 Ave Altejo Bella, Cherry Valley, CA 92223, United States
Rating 5.0/5 23 reviews Bed & breakfast,Ranch,Wedding venue
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 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 6.9 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 14.9 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 Redlands.

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

13 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

18 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

19 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Perris, California

30 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Yucaipa. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 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
Yucaipa

#2 Yucaipa

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population54,833
Coordinates34.0336300, -117.0430900
Altitude798
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Yucaipa (-117.04309, 34.03363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.12 $8.25
Premium $6.24 $4.25 $8.49
Diesel $7.57 $5.15 $10.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Yucaipa. The current time is 02:43:17.

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.