How far is Northridge, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Northridge, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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.
City in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles 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 Northridge and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northridge and San Bernardino.
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Start on Parthenia Street
45 m · 31 sec · Parthenia Street
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Continue on Parthenia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Parthenia Street
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Turn right onto Woodley Avenue
2677 ft · 60 sec · Woodley Avenue
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Turn left onto Roscoe Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Roscoe Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway South
975 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura
541 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles, Ventura Freeway
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 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 Northridge 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Northridge 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 Northridge to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Irwindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Northridge and 43.3 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.41 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northridge and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Irwindale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irwindale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northridge and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 71.77 mi (115.5 km).
#1 Northridge
Situated in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 807 feet, this primarily residential area is home to California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2283400, -118.5367500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $6.26 | $18.41 | $36.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $19.67 | $39.33 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $24.73 | $49.47 |
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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