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

The driving distance from Greenfield, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.92 mi
02h 54m
Flight
126.1 mi
202.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.1 mi
Kilometers
202.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.92 mi
Kilometers
257.37 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 2:48 AM PDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 5:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-05-30T23:53
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 2:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Greenfield
78 mi
01h 27m
To San Bernardino
81.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Greenfield and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Union Avenue

    590 ft · 15 sec · South Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    6.7 mi · 9 min · South Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward 99

    2861 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
73.7 mi · 46%
Golden State Freeway
70.8 mi · 44%
South Union Avenue
6.83 mi · 4%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 1%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi
I 215 South
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

58.2 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
01h 27m from Greenfield
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenfield 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 Greenfield to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Greenfield and 81.9 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Fernando, 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 San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 126.1 mi (202.94 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population17,644
Coordinates35.2688500, -119.0028800
Altitude107
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: South Union Avenue (-119.003006, 35.26885)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.07
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $32.54 $65.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $34.21 $68.42
Premium $6.24 $35.21 $70.42
Diesel $7.57 $42.68 $85.36

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 Greenfield and San Bernardino. The current time is 23:53:42.

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.