Origin
La Puente, CA
Morning in La Puente on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Puente, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Puente, CA
Vincent Delsuc
Trip Overview
La Puente to San Bernardino is 45.6 miles and takes about 57 minutes via San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on major freeways. You'll be moving between two urban centers in Southern California, so expect typical metropolitan traffic patterns. This route is ideal for a quick errand, a connection to further travel, or a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 29.6 mi | 34m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| South Hacienda Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Glendora Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Vincent Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mayor Dave Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 29.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Puente, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on this road
327 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto South Stimson Avenue
91 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Stimson Avenue
3
Turn right onto Central Avenue
513 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Mayor Dave Way
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mayor Dave Way
6
Turn right onto South Hacienda Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hacienda Boulevard
7
Continue on South Glendora Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Glendora Avenue
8
Turn straight onto South Vincent Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Vincent Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 215
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
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 22.8 miles from La Puente, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Stimson Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Stimson Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 10 East
7
41.2 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
41.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
44.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
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
Morning in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Montclair, CA
23 mi in
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
6 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
57m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 85% of the 45.6 miles on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 29.6 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway. The initial leg may involve surface streets like South Hacienda Boulevard before merging onto the freeway system. Be prepared for urban merging and dense exit patterns as you navigate through this stretch of Southern California.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 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 0.1 miles in near South Stimson Avenue.
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 20 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Stimson Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 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 La Puente, CA to San Bernardino, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Barstow along the way.
Barstow
41.2 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Starting in La Puente, CA
Full guide →Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated area in the San Gabriel Valley, a region of Southern California. This article also deals with the nearby communities of La Puente, City of Industry, Rowland Heights and South San Jose Hills.
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 57m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (South Stimson Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 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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