Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Temple City to San Bernardino is 47.6 miles and takes about 1 hour via Foothill Freeway and San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward, highway-focused journey. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll primarily be on major freeways, so expect typical Southern California traffic patterns. This drive is best suited for those prioritizing efficiency and directness between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| Live Oak Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Las Tunas Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Arrow Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Barstow Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Temple City, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
Start on Las Tunas Drive
Continue on Live Oak Avenue
Continue on Arrow Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 605
Take the exit
Merge onto I 210
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 215
Continue on I 215
Take the exit
Turn left onto CA 66
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Temple City, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 46.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 210: Foothill Freeway, San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215 South: Riverside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Temple City on Sunday
Local time
8:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
8:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major freeways like the Foothill Freeway and the San Bernardino Freeway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 36.7 miles on the Foothill Freeway, allowing for consistent speed. The drive is characterized by its straightforward freeway travel, minimizing turns and maximizing forward momentum. While the main roads are freeways, some sections may include local road access like Live Oak Avenue, offering brief glimpses off the main thoroughfare before rejoining the faster pace.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and Live Oak Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Temple City, CA to San Bernardino, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.
Riverside
Founded 1923
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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