How far is La Habra, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from La Habra, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Habra and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Habra and San Bernardino.
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Start on North Euclid Street
12 m · 8 sec · North Euclid Street
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Turn left onto East La Habra Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East La Habra Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Harbor Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Fullerton Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fullerton Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 60 East: Pomona Freeway, Pomona
1741 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
30.8 mi · 35 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: San Bernardino
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center
1510 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 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 La Habra 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.
Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
30.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Habra 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 La Habra to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from La Habra and 24.4 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Habra and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontario.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Habra and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 39.52 mi (63.6 km).
#1 La Habra
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 62,285 |
| Coordinates | 33.9319600, -117.9461700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.92 | $19.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
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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