How far is Yucaipa, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yucaipa and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa and San Bernardino.
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Start on 2nd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West
910 ft · 22 sec · I 10 West
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterman Avenue
1963 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
1122 ft · 34 sec · East Hospitality Lane
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Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Waterman Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 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 Yucaipa 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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Yucaipa and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yucaipa to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.5 miles from Yucaipa and 10.5 miles from San Bernardino.
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 5 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yucaipa and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Redlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Bear Springs Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redlands.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Moreno Valley, California
Riverside–Downtown
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yucaipa and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).
#1 Yucaipa
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,833 |
| Coordinates | 34.0336300, -117.0430900 |
| Altitude | 798 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
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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