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Redlands, CA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Redlands, CA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 119 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Redlands, CA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

442.8 mi

San Francisco, CA

Quickest Drive

21m

Fontana, CA

Plan Around Redlands, CA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Redlands, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Redlands, CA

Driving from Redlands, CA

On average, trips departing from Redlands, CA run 119 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 443 miles (8h 16m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Redlands, CA are San Francisco, CA (442.8 mi, 8h 16m), Los Angeles, CA (63.3 mi, 1h 14m), Irvine, CA (55.5 mi, 1h 7m), Riverside, CA (17.3 mi, 23m), and Fontana, CA (17 mi, 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 119-mile drive from Redlands, CA, expect to burn about 4.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Redlands, CA and 2 routes heading into Redlands, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 443 miles.

The longest mapped route from Redlands, CA covers 443 miles and takes approximately 8h 16m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Redlands, CA runs about 119 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Redlands, CA include San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Irvine, CA and Riverside, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Redlands, CA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

72,985

Median Income

$99,158

Median Home Value

$583,000

Median Age

35.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Redlands, CA at a Glance

Founded

1888

Elevation

1,358 ft

Area

36 mi²

Notable People from Redlands, CA

A sampling of people born in Redlands, CA.

Ashley Argota

Ashley Argota

1993

American actress, singer

Allie Haze

Allie Haze

1987

American pornographic performer (b. 1987)

Brion James

Brion James

1945–1999

American actor (1945–1999)

Lil Xan

Lil Xan

1996

American rapper from California (born. 1996)

Jordan Romero

1996

American mountaineer

Tyler Clary

Tyler Clary

1989

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion

Eric Pierpoint

Eric Pierpoint

1950

American actor and Author

Dorothea Puente

1929–2011

American serial killer (1929-2011)

Marcellite Garner

1910–1993

American actress (1910-1993)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Redlands, CA.

A. K. Smiley Public Library

A. K. Smiley Public Library

public library in Redlands, California, USA

California Historical Landmark National Register of Historic Places listed place
Barton Villa

Barton Villa

also known as Barton House, Redlands, California

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Redlands Santa Fe Depot District

Redlands Santa Fe Depot District

historic district in California, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
U.S. Post Office

U.S. Post Office

post office in Redlands, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q753830), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Redlands, CA

See Redland City for the city in Greater Brisbane, Queensland Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

Summers in Redlands can be pressingly hot, with average temperatures easily reaching 100 °F (38 °C). Temperatures over the rest of the year is much more pleasant, averaging around 80 °F (27 °C) during spring and fall and 65 °F (18 °C) during the winter months.

1 University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave, ☏ +1 909-793-2121. 2 Lincoln Memorial Shrine, 125 W Vine St, ☏ +1 909 798-7632. Tuesday-Sunday 1-5PM. (updated Jul 2021) 3 Kimberly Crest House and Gardens, 1325 Prospect Dr, ☏ +1 909 792 2111. French château-style Victorian mansion and gardens built in 1897. The house and gardens are open for public tours. (updated Jul 2021) 4 San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Ln, ☏ +1 909 798 8608. (updated Jul 2021) 5 Historical Glass Museum, 1157 Orange St, ☏ +1 909 798 0868. (updated Jul 2021) 6 Museum of Redlands, 700 Brookside Ave, ☏ +1 909 353 0196. Under construction museum dedicated to the history of Redlands, expected to open in 2022. (updated Jul 2021)

For cyclists, ride the Sunset Drive which is the long road running around the top end of the town. Also from there, drop down into the canyons of San Timoteo and Live Oak. The scent of the orange groves is heavenly.

Little Cuca's Mexican Food. 527 E. State St (walk-up service) 1 Benjarong Thai Cuisine, 1001 Park Ave. Citrone, 255 E Olive Ave. 2 Niko Niko Sushi, 27510 W. Lugonia Ave (in Citrus Plaza). Phoenicia Greek and Lebanese Cuisine, 572 Orange St. Hummus, kabob outlet. 3 Rubio's Baja Grill, 633 Orange St. 4 The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe, 120 E. State St. 5 Coco's Bakery and Restaurant, 1140 Colton Ave. 6 McDuff's, 233 E. State St.

1 The Royal Falconer, 106 E. Orange St, ☏ +1 909 307-8913. 2 Tartan of Redlands, 24 E. Redlands Blvd. 3 Darby's American Cantina, 1 E State St, ☏ +1 909 792-2119. 4 Copehouse Bar & Bistro, 19 E Citrus Ave, ☏ +1 909 792-2119.

Ayres Hotel Redlands, 1015 W Colton Ave, ☏ +1 909-335-9024, fax: +1 909 792-7612.

Ontario International Airport is the closest major airport, but it only serves a few international locations. Located west of Redlands, this airport serves as the regional point of entry. For international passengers, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the optimum point of entry, and being the world's third busiest airport, it serves 159 non-stop destinations, making it easier to travel to and from. If taking the I-10 freeway, you can reach LAX in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. San Bernardino International Airport has only limited passenger service. If you are traveling by car, Redlands is located alongside Interstate 10, east of the 215 Interstate interchange. Route 210 terminates when it turns south and joins Interstate 10 in Redlands. A commuter rail line from San Bernadino will open in 2022. There will be three stations in Redlands. 1 Redlands–Downtown railway station. (updated Jul 2021) 2 University railway station. (updated Jul 2021) 3 ESRI railway station. (updated Aug 2022)

Travel tips adapted from Redlands on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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