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

The driving distance from Livingston, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.52 mi
06h 00m
Flight
297.25 mi
478.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.25 mi
Kilometers
478.38 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.52 mi
Kilometers
565.72 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 6:20 AM PDT
Return by in Livingston
Sun, May 31, 12:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-31T00:19
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 6:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 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
11:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Oildale
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Livingston
170.4 mi
03h 00m
To San Bernardino
181.1 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Campbell Boulevard

    2961 ft · 1 min · Campbell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hammatt Avenue

    992 ft · 25 sec · Hammatt Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammatt Avenue
111 mi · 32%
Golden State Freeway
92.8 mi · 26%
Foothill Freeway
73.7 mi · 21%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 17%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 1%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Hammatt Avenue

Merge slight left

69.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
297.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oildale
03h 00m from Livingston
Leave By
11:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.4 miles from Livingston and 181.1 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 297.3 miles (478.4 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 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 $71.54 one way or $143.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oildale

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

5 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

34 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

61 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

87 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 297.25 mi (478.38 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City in California

Population14,926
Coordinates37.3868800, -120.7235300
Altitude40
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: (-120.72353, 37.387056)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.95 L · about $71.54
Round trip
$143.07
24.8 gal · 93.9 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $71.54 $143.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $75.22 $150.44
Premium $6.24 $77.41 $154.83
Diesel $7.57 $93.83 $187.66

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 Livingston and San Bernardino. The current time is 00:19:32.

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.