Origin
Pomona, CA
Afternoon in Pomona on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Pomona and San Bernardino, this 32-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because the entire route stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will not experience major climate or geographic shifts along the way. You can easily complete this drive as a quick day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it remains a very affordable commute. It is a practical choice if you prefer local roads over the intensity of major interstates, providing a direct connection between these two inland cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16 miles from Pomona, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on surface streets like West Mission Boulevard, South Garey Avenue, and North Orange Grove Avenue. Because your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Mission Boulevard, you should prepare for frequent turns and navigating through local intersections. This route offers a consistent, urban-focused experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate sprint.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Mission Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Mission Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Garey Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Orange Grove Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Bernardino Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 215 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 215 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Mission Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on South Main Street
89 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Mission Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Mission Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Garey Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Garey Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Orange Grove Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Orange Grove Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
8
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
11
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
5th Street, Civic Center
13
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 32-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for local traffic patterns on surface streets. You will not need to plan for any formal stops since the duration is under an hour, allowing you to head straight to your destination. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your tank is topped off before you leave, as you will be navigating local roads rather than highway-adjacent gas stations. A specific tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the turn sequence on West Mission Boulevard and South Garey Avenue before you start, as the lack of long highway stretches makes navigation through local intersections the primary focus of your trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16 miles from Pomona, CA, or about 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Bernardino, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pomona, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pomona, CA
This is one driving day of about 32 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pomona, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Pomona, CA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Pomona, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Bernardino, CA
The final approach into San Bernardino, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Bernardino, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| premium | $6.24 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
San Bernardino, CA
Afternoon in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Ontario, CA
16 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 32 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Mission Boulevard, South Garey Avenue, North Orange Grove Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Pomona, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pomona, CA to San Bernardino, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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