How far is North Hills, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from North Hills, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.44 mi
01h 33m
Flight
68.88 mi
110.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.88 mi
Kilometers
110.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.44 mi
Kilometers
126.24 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 1:02 PM PDT
Return by in North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hills
2026-10-15T11:29
Arrive San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 1:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hills
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
Azusa
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From North Hills
38.8 mi
00h 46m
To San Bernardino
39.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hills and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodley Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Woodley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nordhoff Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nordhoff Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: San Diego Freeway

    1112 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura

    541 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles, Ventura Freeway

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hills 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
27 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
48.1 mi · 61%
Ventura Freeway
19.5 mi · 25%
San Diego Freeway
4.75 mi · 6%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Nordhoff Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Azusa
00h 46m from North Hills
Leave By
3:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Hills 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 North Hills to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Azusa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from North Hills and 39.7 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Azusa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Azusa and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 4.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Azusa.

RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

18 mi away
200 West First St.
BUS

Pasadena, California

21 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Ontario

25 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hills and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 68.88 mi (110.85 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North Hills

Situated in the north-central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this community sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.2363900, -118.4847200
Altitude257
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: Woodley Avenue (-118.485077, 34.236392)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $17.34
Round trip
$34.69
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $17.34 $34.69
Mid-grade $6.50 $18.00 $36.00
Premium $6.69 $18.53 $37.06
Diesel $8.41 $23.30 $46.61

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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There is no time difference between North Hills and San Bernardino. The current time is 11:29:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.