Best Time to Drive from Santa Monica to San Bernardino

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 72 minutes via I-10 East, usually 73 at this time.

On weekdays the 76-mile drive from Santa Monica to San Bernardino (via I-10 East) usually takes as little as 68 minutes and up to 123 minutes, when leaving around 3 pm on Fridays. The fastest times to leave are before 7 am or after 8 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 86 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 4 pm on Saturdays (89 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Santa Monica to San Bernardino?

On weekdays, leave before 7 am or after 8 pm. The drive usually takes about 68 minutes then, versus up to 123 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Monica to San Bernardino?

The 76-mile drive usually takes 68 to 123 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 86 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Santa Monica to San Bernardino?

Leaving around 3 pm on Fridays is usually slowest, about 123 minutes.

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