How far is San Bernardino, CA from Anderson, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Anderson, CA is about 585.1 miles (941.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 517.2 miles (832.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
585.16 mi
10h 43m
Flight
517.16 mi
832.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
517.16 mi
Kilometers
832.29 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
585.16 mi
Kilometers
941.73 km
Drive Time
10h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Sun, May 31, 10:38 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Sun, May 31, 9:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-05-30T23:54
Arrive Anderson
Sun, May 31, 10:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
10h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:44 PM to 6:14 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Bernardino
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Firebaugh
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States of America

From San Bernardino
292.7 mi
05h 21m
To Anderson
292.5 mi
05h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Anderson.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 North: Barstow

    1769 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    2632 ft · 35 sec · Barstow Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    20 mi · 21 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson, Deschutes Road, Factory Outlet Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Anderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
426 mi · 73%
Foothill Freeway
111 mi · 19%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 4%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
21.9 mi · 4%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.52 mi
CA 210 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
517.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firebaugh
05h 21m from San Bernardino
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Anderson?

The road trip is about 585.1 miles (941.7 km) and usually takes 10h 43m 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?

Firebaugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 292.7 miles from San Bernardino and 292.5 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 517.2 miles (832.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 $119.13 one way or $238.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Firebaugh

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Firebaugh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Merced station

50 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Fresno station

61 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

73 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 517.16 mi (832.29 km).

San Bernardino

#1 San Bernardino

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population217,491
Coordinates34.1083400, -117.2897700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in Shasta County, California, USA

Population10,565
Coordinates40.4482100, -122.2977800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Anderson (-122.29778, 40.44821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 942 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.65 gal
78.16 L · about $119.13
Round trip
$238.26
41.3 gal · 156.32 L
Estimated CO2
183.5 kg one way
Round trip: 367 kg / 809 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $119.13 $238.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $125.26 $250.53
Premium $6.24 $128.92 $257.84
Diesel $7.57 $156.26 $312.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Anderson. The current time is 23:54:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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