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

The driving distance from San Marino, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.15 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.73 mi
75.2 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from San Marino.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.15 mi
Kilometers
82.32 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM PDT
Return by in San Marino
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Marino
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Marino
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Claremont
CA

City on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California

From San Marino
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To San Bernardino
25.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Marino and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Marino Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · San Marino Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Huntington Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Huntington Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Rosemead Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Rosemead Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on North Rosemead Boulevard

    159 m · 11 sec · North Rosemead Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: San Bernardino

    1684 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
43.7 mi · 85%
Huntington Drive
2 mi · 4%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 4%
South Rosemead Boulevard
1.11 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 1%
I 215 South
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 33m from San Marino
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Marino 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 Marino to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from San Marino and 25.6 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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 Claremont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 8.5 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 9.9 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
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 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
Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center

Diamond Bar , CA
2785 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, United States
Rating 4.2/5 682 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.

BUS

Claremont, California

200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

5 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Ontario

8 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

31 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Marino and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 46.73 mi (75.2 km).

San Marino

#1 San Marino

City in California, United States

Population12,786
Coordinates34.1214000, -118.1064600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
San Bernardino

#2 San Bernardino

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population217,491
Coordinates34.1083400, -117.2897700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: San Marino Avenue (-118.106273, 34.121434)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.77
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.38 $20.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $6.24 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $7.57 $13.62 $27.24

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 Marino and San Bernardino. The current time is 06:51:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.