Origin
Rancho Mirage, CA
Afternoon in Rancho Mirage on Sunday
Local time
12:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Mirage, 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
1h 19m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Mirage, CA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 67.8 miles, this connection between Rancho Mirage and San Bernardino is a straightforward one-day excursion. You can expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes under normal conditions. Because the route relies on local thoroughfares like East Palm Canyon Drive, Bob Hope Drive, and Country Club Drive, you won't be spending your time on high-speed interstates. Budgeting around $16 for fuel is a safe estimate for the trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a consistent geographic environment for the duration of your travels. This is a practical, no-fuss route that works perfectly for a simple day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 38.1 mi | 41m |
| Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway | 17.7 mi | 19m |
| Bob Hope Drive | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| South Waterman Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 5th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Country Club Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Palm Canyon Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Hospitality Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 38.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Mirage, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on Rancho Mirage Lane
415 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rancho Mirage Lane
2
Turn right onto East Palm Canyon Drive
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Palm Canyon Drive
3
Turn left onto Bob Hope Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob Hope Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Country Club Drive
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Country Club Drive
5
Continue on Bob Hope Drive
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bob Hope Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-10: WEST
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
41 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 73
Toward Waterman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hospitality Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Waterman Avenue
12
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
13
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Rancho Mirage, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Palm Canyon Drive
Turn right onto East Palm Canyon Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bob Hope Drive
Turn left onto Bob Hope Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I-10: WEST
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-10: WEST
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 10 / Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Waterman Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Waterman Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.33 one way
$30.66 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
12:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Beaumont, CA
33 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
2 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 19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this journey is defined entirely by local roads rather than interstate travel. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate through local traffic patterns instead of maintaining a steady cruise-control pace on a freeway. The personality of this drive is functional and technical, requiring your full attention as you transition between East Palm Canyon Drive, Bob Hope Drive, and Country Club Drive. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive feels consistent and intimate rather than expansive. You should be prepared for frequent turns and a driving style that favors local road navigation over high-speed transit.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Palm Canyon Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 66.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (East Palm Canyon Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bob Hope Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 19m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (East Palm Canyon Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bob Hope Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: 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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