How far is Salida, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Salida, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 24m.
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.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salida and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salida and San Bernardino.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
1421 ft · 45 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1716 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
100.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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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 Salida and San Bernardino.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Broadway Avenue
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Salida and Partly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salida to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Salida and 186.7 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 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 $75.80 one way or $151.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Salida and Partly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
Wasco station
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Corcoran station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salida and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 326.87 mi (526.05 km).
#1 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 13,722 |
| Coordinates | 37.7057600, -121.0849400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $75.80 | $151.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.71 | $159.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.03 | $164.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $99.43 | $198.86 |
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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