Origin
San Bernardino, CA
Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
1:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Chino, 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
39m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chino, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.8-mile drive from San Bernardino, CA to Chino, CA is easily manageable in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Pomona Freeway, Riverside Freeway, and San Bernardino Freeway, with 85% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, and with no designated stops, this route is all about efficient travel. Given its short distance and duration, this drive is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger California road trip within the Pacific Coast region. You won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Riverside Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Chino Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pomona Freeway
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Chino, CA.
1
Start on West 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 215 South: Riverside
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 215
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 215
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on CA 91
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Riverside Freeway
Exit 34B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34C
Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CA 60 West
8
Continue on CA 60
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 34
Toward Mountain Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Avenue
11
Turn right onto Chino Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chino Avenue
12
Turn right onto Central Avenue
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 South: Riverside
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 215 South: Riverside
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge onto I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34C
Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Mountain Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward Mountain Avenue
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Chino, CA
Late night in Chino on Tuesday
Local time
1:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
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
39m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 30.8-mile trip. With 85% of the route on major freeways like the Pomona and Riverside Freeways, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on the Pomona Freeway, offering a consistent driving experience. The character of the road remains largely highway-centric, designed for steady progress rather than varied scenery. This is a route where you'll be setting cruise control and covering ground efficiently.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Pomona Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and Riverside Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 39m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 17.6 miles on Pomona 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 Chino, 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chino, 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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