Origin
Ontario, CA
Late night in Ontario on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ontario, CA to Bloomington, 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
20m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ontario, CA
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Bloomington, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Ontario, CA to Bloomington, CA is 14.9 miles and takes about 20m via San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a quick transition between two points in California. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a brief transfer between locations, or a simple hop to a nearby destination. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Holt Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario, CA and Bloomington, CA.
1
Start on Holt Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Holt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East
3
Merge onto I 10
11 mi
·
12 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holt Boulevard
Depart onto Holt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 66
Toward Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bloomington, CA
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
19 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
20m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like the San Bernardino Freeway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.9 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway, suggesting a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates segments of Holt Boulevard and Cedar Avenue, offering a slight change in scenery and driving conditions. Expect a practical, direct drive rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Holt Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holt Boulevard.
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 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Ontario, CA
Full guide →Ontario is in San Bernardino County and the Southern California region, more than 35 miles (50 km) east of Los Angeles. From a traveler's perspective, Ontario is noteworthy mainly as the home of a large mall and the Ontario International Airport, a less crowded alternative to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the main airport serving the Inland Empire.
Top landmarks
- • Frankish Building — building in Ontario, United States of America
- • Ontario State Bank Block — bank building in Ontario, California
Arriving in Bloomington, CA
Full guide →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 20m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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: near the start (Holt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, 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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