How far is Malibu, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Malibu, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
Driving 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 02h 10m.
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 most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malibu and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malibu and San Bernardino.
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Start on Pacific Coast Highway
17.5 mi · 31 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Continue on Santa Monica Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
14.3 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 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 Malibu 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.
Pacific Coast Highway
Start on Pacific Coast Highway
17.5 mi · 00h 31m
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 Malibu 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 Malibu to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
El Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Malibu and 52.8 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Malibu and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near El Monte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Monte.
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malibu and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.61 km).
#1 Malibu
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 34.0257700, -118.7804000 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.91 | $43.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
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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