Origin
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Morning in Hawaiian Gardens on Tuesday
Local time
6:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawaiian Gardens, 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
1h 10m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Jess Loiterton
Trip Overview
Hawaiian Gardens to San Bernardino is 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m via Riverside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive across Southern California. It's a practical choice for moving between these two points, primarily utilizing major freeways. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive road trip, perfect for a day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 46 mi | 53m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Artesia Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Valley View Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Carson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 46 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Gardens, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on Carson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Carson Street
2
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn left onto Valley View Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley View Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 91
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 215
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Hawaiian Gardens, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CA 91 / Artesia Freeway
Merge onto CA 91 / Artesia Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
6
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.24 one way
$26.48 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
6:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 19 at 5:35PM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 2:32PM PDT until April 20 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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?
You'll spend about 91% of this 57.6-mile trip on the highway. The longest continuous stretch on a freeway is 46 miles, primarily on the Riverside Freeway. Expect a predominantly highway driving experience with frequent exits and merges as you navigate urban and suburban areas. The transition to surface streets will likely occur in the final miles as you approach your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and San Bernardino Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CA 91 / Artesia Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
8min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Buena Park, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Lakewood, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
8min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Buena Park, CA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Visit websitePho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1h 10m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: vietnamese
Pho 72 Restaurant Vietnamese Noodle and Grill
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1h 10m in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
San Bernardino, CA
Cuisine: vietnamese
Tempe House
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1h 10m in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: indonesian
Carl's Jr.
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Cypress, CA
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
8min in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Anaheim, CA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteMeadowbrook Recreation Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
1h 10m in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
(former) Lakewood Equestrian Center
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Palm Field Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 10m in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Shamel Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
54min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Ninth Street and Encanto Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 10m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Sycamore Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
31min in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Centralia School
School
Near the start, short detour
8min in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Glory of God's Grace Sculpture
Artwork
Later in the drive, short detour
47min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Fullerton Museum Center
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
16min in
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Fullerton, CA
Visit websiteKSRT-AM (Orange)
Ruins
Around the midpoint, short detour
31min in
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46 miles on Riverside Freeway. 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CA 91 / Artesia Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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