Origin
Yucaipa, CA
Afternoon in Yucaipa on Sunday
Local time
2:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yucaipa, CA
Stephen Leonardi
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.
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
10 miles from Yucaipa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA is easy. At 26m 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 Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Glen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waterman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hospitality Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Waterman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Yucaipa Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard
131 ft
·
3 sec
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Yucaipa Boulevard
3
Exit the roundabout onto 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 right toward I 10 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 10 West
6
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Waterman Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Waterman Avenue
8
Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Hospitality Lane
9
Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Waterman Avenue
10
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East 5th Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip is only 26 minutes long, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than fighting traffic or fatigue. You won't need to worry about planning rest breaks or multi-day pacing for a drive of this length. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind as you head out, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a series of local turns rather than a sustained highway cruise. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay attentive to your navigation while on Yucaipa Boulevard, as the lack of long, straight stretches means you will be turning frequently. Take advantage of the short duration to enjoy a stress-free trip that gets you to San Bernardino efficiently.
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 10 miles from Yucaipa, CA, or about 13m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
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 Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa, CA
This is one driving day of about 20 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yucaipa, 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 10 mi from Yucaipa, CA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Yucaipa, 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
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| premium | $6.24 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
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
Afternoon in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
2:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
26m 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 Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 20 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yucaipa Boulevard, Oak Glen Road, I 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Yucaipa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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 Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA is easy. At 26m 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 Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yucaipa, CA to San Bernardino, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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