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

The driving distance from Barstow, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.59 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.68 mi
91.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.68 mi
Kilometers
91.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.6 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Thu, May 28, 3:46 AM PDT
Return by in Barstow
Thu, May 28, 5:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barstow
2026-05-28T02:21
Arrive San Bernardino
Thu, May 28, 3:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barstow
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountain View Acres
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Barstow
35.2 mi
00h 42m
To San Bernardino
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    16 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Barstow Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Barstow Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45 mi · 48 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
51.3 mi · 73%
Barstow Freeway
9.47 mi · 13%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.62 mi · 8%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 3%
South Barstow Road
1.11 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

45 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View Acres
00h 42m from Barstow
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barstow and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Barstow and 35.4 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barstow and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 56.68 mi (91.21 km).

Barstow

#1 Barstow

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Population23,692
Coordinates34.8985900, -117.0228200
Altitude663
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: East Main Street (-117.022819, 34.898714)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.73
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.36 $28.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $6.24 $15.55 $31.09
Diesel $7.57 $18.84 $37.68

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Barstow and San Bernardino. The current time is 02:21:53.

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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.