How far is San Dimas, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from San Dimas, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Dimas and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Dimas and San Bernardino.
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Start on East Bonita Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · East Bonita Avenue
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Turn right onto North San Dimas Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North San Dimas Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 210 East
1251 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2311 ft · 28 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
1873 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Dimas and San Bernardino.
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.
Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Dimas and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Dimas to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from San Dimas and 16.5 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Dimas and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Dimas and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.6 km).
#1 San Dimas
City in California, USA
| Population | 33,165 |
| Coordinates | 34.1066800, -117.8067300 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
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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