How far is South San Jose Hills, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from South San Jose Hills, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South San Jose Hills and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South San Jose Hills and San Bernardino.
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Start on La Puente Road
781 ft · 40 sec · La Puente Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vidalia Avenue
994 ft · 44 sec · Vidalia Avenue
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Continue on Jeannie Drive
156 m · 30 sec · Jeannie Drive
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Turn left onto Giano Avenue
1177 ft · 42 sec · Giano Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Fairway Drive
2670 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona, Pomona Freeway
928 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
49 m · 2 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
30.8 mi · 35 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: San Bernardino
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center
1510 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 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 South San Jose Hills and San Bernardino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
30.8 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from South San Jose Hills and 22.2 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South San Jose Hills and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
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City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South San Jose Hills and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.64 km).
#1 South San Jose Hills
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,551 |
| Coordinates | 34.0127900, -117.9047800 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
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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