Origin
Avocado Heights, CA
Late night in Avocado Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avocado Heights, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avocado Heights, CA
Gilmer Diaz Estela
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Avocado Heights and San Bernardino, you are in for a 46.2-mile journey that typically takes about one hour to complete. This trip remains entirely within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a single-day outing. You will spend roughly $6 on fuel for the entire distance, so it is a very budget-friendly way to move across the area. Because the route avoids major highways entirely, it offers a different pace than your typical interstate commute. Expect a simple, direct drive that gets you to your destination without needing any overnight stops or complex scheduling.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 31.7 mi | 36m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| Puente Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Don Julian Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Workman Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Garvey Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 31.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Don Julian Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julian Road
3
Turn right onto Workman Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Workman Mill Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Puente Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Puente Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Garvey Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Garvey Avenue South
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 215
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Avocado Heights, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 45.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Workman Mill Road
Turn right onto Workman Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barsto...
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.38 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Bernardino, CA
Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
5:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will rely on a network of local roads including Don Julian Road, Workman Mill Road, and Puente Avenue to navigate the distance. With a highway share of 0%, this route lacks the monotony of fast-lane cruising and instead focuses on navigating local infrastructure. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Don Julian Road, you should be ready for frequent turns and constant changes in direction. This is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over speed.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Workman Mill Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Workman Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Avocado Heights, CA to San Bernardino, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Barstow along the way.
Barstow
42.2 mi in
|
~51m
About the Cities
Starting in Avocado Heights, CA
Full guide →Arriving in San Bernardino, CA
Full guide →Founded 1854
San Bernardino is a city in the Inland Empire in California. It is the site of the first McDonald Brothers Hamburger Stand
Top landmarks
- • San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot — railway station in San Bernardino, the United States of America
- • California Theatre of the Performing Arts — theater and performing arts center in San Bernardino, California
- • San Bernardino County Court House — courthouse in San Bernardino, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at San Bernardino, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Workman Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Bernardino, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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