How far is Anderson, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Anderson, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 589.7 miles (949.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 517.2 miles (832.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
589.71 mi
09h 39m
Flight
517.16 mi
832.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
517.16 mi
Kilometers
832.29 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
589.71 mi
Kilometers
949.05 km
Drive Time
09h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 8:18 AM PDT
Return by in Anderson
Sun, May 31, 5:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-05-30T22:38
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 8:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:40 PM to 5:10 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Firebaugh
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States of America

From Anderson
292.7 mi
04h 49m
To San Bernardino
297.1 mi
04h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and San Bernardino.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
483 mi · 82%
Foothill Freeway
73.7 mi · 12%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
20.2 mi · 3%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi
West 5th Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
517.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firebaugh
04h 49m from Anderson
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Sunny near San Bernardino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 589.7 miles (949.1 km) and usually takes 09h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Firebaugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 292.7 miles from Anderson and 297.1 miles from San Bernardino.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 517.2 miles (832.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $120.05 one way or $240.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Firebaugh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Firebaugh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firebaugh.

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Merced station

50 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Fresno station

61 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

73 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 517.16 mi (832.29 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in Shasta County, California, USA

Population10,565
Coordinates40.4482100, -122.2977800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
San Bernardino

#2 San Bernardino

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population217,491
Coordinates34.1083400, -117.2897700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Barney Road (-122.297826, 40.448178)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 949 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.81 gal
78.77 L · about $120.05
Round trip
$240.11
41.62 gal · 157.54 L
Estimated CO2
184.9 kg one way
Round trip: 369.9 kg / 815 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $120.05 $240.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $126.23 $252.47
Premium $6.24 $129.92 $259.83
Diesel $7.57 $157.47 $314.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and San Bernardino. The current time is 22:38:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.