Origin
San Bernardino, CA
Morning in San Bernardino on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Adelanto, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adelanto, CA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Adelanto, CA covers 40.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, Barstow Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Adelanto, CA covers 40.4 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 40.4 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 North: Barstow
Navigation decision point
Toward I 215 North: Barstow
5
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.
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 141
Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
5
40.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Jonathan Street
Turn left onto Jonathan Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Lee Avenue
Turn right onto Lee Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from San Bernardino, CA to Adelanto, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Bishop along the way.
Bishop
26.9 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Barstow Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jonathan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bartlett Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Adelanto, CA.
1
Start on West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 215 North: Barstow
3
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 215
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Barstow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
6
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 141
Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 141
Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
11
Continue on US 395
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
12
Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bartlett Avenue
13
Turn left onto Jonathan Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jonathan Street
14
Turn right onto Lee Avenue
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lee Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Lee Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from San Bernardino, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from San Bernardino, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adelanto, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Adelanto, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.29 one way
$18.57 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Adelanto, CA
Morning in Adelanto on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
5 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
50m 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 San Bernardino, CA to Adelanto, CA covers 40.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway, Barstow Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from San Bernardino, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.29 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from San Bernardino, CA to Adelanto, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Bishop along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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