Origin
Yucaipa, CA
Morning in Yucaipa on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yucaipa, 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
27m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yucaipa, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Yucaipa and San Bernardino is a quick 20-mile excursion that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing or a simple commute. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very affordable option for your schedule. The route primarily utilizes Yucaipa Boulevard, Oak Glen Road, and I-10 West to navigate the Pacific Coast region. Since both cities are located within the same state and region, you won't need to worry about major geographic transitions or overnight planning. It is a straightforward, practical connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| South Waterman Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Oak Glen Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Yucaipa Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East 5th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Hospitality Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 10 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Yucaipa Boulevard
3
Continue on Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Yucaipa Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Glen Road
5
Take the ramp onto I 10 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 10 West
Toward I 10 West
6
Merge onto I 10
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 73
Toward Waterman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hospitality Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Waterman Avenue
10
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
11
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Yucaipa Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10 West
Take the ramp onto I 10 West toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Hospitality Lane
Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.37 one way
$8.73 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°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
27 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
27m 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 20-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy local feel, offering a driving experience that deviates from a standard high-speed highway grind. With 0% of the trip spent on major highway stretches, you will spend your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Yucaipa Boulevard, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. Because you aren't spending time on long, open highway segments, the drive requires consistent focus on local traffic patterns and navigation. Expect a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering through the local infrastructure over long-distance highway speed.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 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 early in the drive near Yucaipa Boulevard.
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 19 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: near the start (Yucaipa Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (I 10 West): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 27m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 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: near the start (Yucaipa Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (I 10 West): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): 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 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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