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Trip from Beaumont, CA to San Bernardino, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

25.2 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Riverside County, California, United States

Beaumont, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick commute between Beaumont and San Bernardino, this 25.2-mile trek is a straightforward option. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical route that keeps your costs low. You will spend your time navigating via the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, South Waterman Avenue, and East 5th Street. Since both ends of the trip reside within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This is best tackled as a quick excursion rather than a multi-day trip, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 20.7 mi 23m
South Waterman Avenue 2.9 mi 4m
East 5th Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Hospitality Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Beaumont Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West 5th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 20.7 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont, CA and San Bernardino, CA.

1

Start on Beaumont Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Beaumont Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
3

Merge onto I 10

21 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 73 Toward Waterman Avenue Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Hospitality Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue

2.9 mi · 4 min · South Waterman Avenue
7

Turn left onto East 5th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street
8

Arrive at destination

West 5th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

Navigation decision point

Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Waterman Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 73 Toward Waterman Avenue
4
21.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | East Hospitality Lane

Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
24.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | East 5th Street

Turn left onto East 5th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.79 one way

$11.58 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $5.97 $11.94
premium $6.18 $6.13 $12.26
diesel $5.61 $5.56 $11.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
EV Truck/SUV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Beaumont, CA

Late night in Beaumont on Tuesday

Local time

2:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Bernardino, CA

Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday

Local time

2:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Clear

NE 0 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 9:49PM PDT until April 17 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 9:49PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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

2 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

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition between different types of roads. While the route does not feature any highway sharing, the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 20.7 miles along the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This segment provides a moment of consistency before the route shifts into the more localized navigation of South Waterman Avenue and East 5th Street. The drive is far from a monotonous interstate grind, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. You should be prepared for the change in pace as you move from the longer highway stretch into the tighter, more technical sections of the local road network.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Beaumont, CA

Full guide →

Beaumont is a small city in Riverside County in Southern California.

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 31m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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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