Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
This short 22.2-mile drive from Jurupa Valley to San Bernardino, California, can easily be completed in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily be on the Pomona Freeway and Riverside Freeway, with a significant portion of your journey on these major arteries. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical and straightforward excursion within the Pacific Coast region. The drive-focused profile suggests a practical, efficient transit rather than a leisurely exploration, ideal for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Riverside Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Etiwanda Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jurupa Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jurupa Valley, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
Start on Jurupa Road
Turn right onto Etiwanda Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 60
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 91
Continue on I 215
Take the exit
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto CA 60 / Pomona Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 215 North: San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jurupa Valley on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Morning in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 22.2-mile route, with 83% of it spent on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 9.5 miles on the Pomona Freeway. This means you'll be dealing with typical freeway conditions – steady speeds and consistent traffic flow for the majority of your 28-minute trip. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel between Jurupa Valley and San Bernardino.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and Riverside Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near CA 60 / Pomona Freeway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CA 60 / Pomona Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 2011
Jurupa Valley, also known as Rubidoux, is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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