Origin
Ontario, CA
Late night in Ontario on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ontario, 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
32m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 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
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Ontario and San Bernardino, you can expect a quick, straightforward journey spanning 24.3 miles. This trip typically takes about 32 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, as the drive is highly efficient and requires zero planned stops. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Because of the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Southern California points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| Holt Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario, CA and San Bernardino, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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.
Destination
San Bernardino, CA
Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka 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
32 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
32m 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?
This highway-focused route relies heavily on the San Bernardino Freeway, which accounts for 78% of your total travel time. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.9 miles on the freeway before transitioning to local roads like Holt Boulevard and West 5th Street. The experience is primarily an interstate commute, offering a consistent pace rather than the winding nature of back-country roads. While the majority of the trip is fast-moving, the final segments shift to local streets to reach your destination. Expect a functional, direct drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over scenic detours.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Holt Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ontario, CA to San Bernardino, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Barstow along the way.
Barstow
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
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 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 32m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.3 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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