How far is Martinez, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Martinez, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 431.6 miles (694.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinez and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinez and San Bernardino.
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Start on Escobar Street
1771 ft · 1 min · Escobar Street
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Turn straight onto Marina Vista Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Marina Vista Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 680 South: San Jose
2148 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
1873 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 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 Martinez and San Bernardino.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Martinez 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 Martinez to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 431.6 miles (694.6 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.7 miles from Martinez and 217.9 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $87.86 one way or $175.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Martinez and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinez and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 382.29 mi (615.23 km).
#1 Martinez
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
| Population | 38,027 |
| Coordinates | 38.0193700, -122.1341300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 695 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
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 | $87.86 | $175.72 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $92.39 | $184.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $95.08 | $190.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $115.25 | $230.49 |
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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