How far is Black Meadow Landing, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Black Meadow Landing, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Meadow Landing and San Bernardino.
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Start on the route
66 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
1613 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Black Meadow Road
32 m · 12 sec · Black Meadow Road
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Continue on Black Meadow Road
2.9 mi · 11 min · Black Meadow Road
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Continue on Trails End Camp Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Trails End Camp Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Trails End Camp Road
110 m · 10 sec · Trails End Camp Road
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Turn straight onto Parker Dam Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Parker Dam Road
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Drive
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue straight
2128 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
67.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Aqueduct Road
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Take the ramp right
1181 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
38.1 mi · 42 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterman Avenue
1963 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East Hospitality Lane
1122 ft · 34 sec · East Hospitality Lane
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Turn right onto South Waterman Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Waterman Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Meadow Landing and San Bernardino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Aqueduct Road
Continue on Aqueduct Road
67.6 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Black Meadow Landing 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 Black Meadow Landing to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Black Meadow Landing and 115.3 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.13 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Meadow Landing and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Niland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Meadow Landing and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 177.43 mi (285.54 km).
#1 Black Meadow Landing
Black Meadow Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3519600, -114.1977300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bernardino
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 217,491 |
| Coordinates | 34.1083400, -117.2897700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $47.13 | $94.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $49.56 | $99.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $51.01 | $102.01 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $61.82 | $123.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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