The 12 Best Day Trips from San Bernardo
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from San Bernardo, Chile, led by Santiago, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso. The closest is Santiago, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from San Bernardo at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Viña del Mar | 101 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Valparaíso | 106 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Ñuñoa | 19 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Peñalolén | 21 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Rancagua | 64 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Colina | 43 km N | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Quilpué | 92 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Lampa | 38 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Villa Alemana | 87 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| San Antonio | 84 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Peñaflor | 16 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from San Bernardo
- 1
Santiago, Chile
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of San Bernardo50 min round tripKnown for Bandera Bicentenario.
Also nearby: Quilicura, Renca, Lo Prado.
- 2
Viña del Mar, Chile
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-west of San Bernardo3 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Valparaíso, Chile
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of San Bernardo3 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Ñuñoa, Chile
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north-east of San Bernardo1 hr round trip - 5
Peñalolén, Chile
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north-east of San Bernardo1 hr round trip - 6
Rancagua, Chile
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of San Bernardo2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Colina, Chile
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north of San Bernardo1 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Quilpué, Chile
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-west of San Bernardo2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Lampa, Chile
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km north-west of San Bernardo1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Villa Alemana, Chile
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of San Bernardo2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
San Antonio, Chile
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km west of San Bernardo2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Peñaflor, Chile
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km west of San Bernardo50 min round trip
A sample day trip: San Bernardo to Santiago
A realistic pace for Santiago, 16 km from San Bernardo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave San Bernardo
- 08:55Arrive in Santiago (25 min drive)
- 09:10Bandera Bicentenario
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santiago
- 14:55Head back to San Bernardo
- 15:20Home in San Bernardo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from San Bernardo?
- The best day trips from San Bernardo are Santiago, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Ñuñoa, Peñalolén. The closest is Santiago, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from San Bernardo?
- Santiago is the closest, 16 km north of San Bernardo, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of San Bernardo?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of San Bernardo: Santiago (25 min), Peñaflor (25 min), Ñuñoa (30 min), Peñalolén (30 min), Lampa (45 min), Colina (50 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from San Bernardo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Valparaíso at 106 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.
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