How far is San Bernardino, CA from Arvin, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Arvin, CA is about 153.5 miles (247 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Arvin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Arvin.
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Start on West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 215 North: Barstow
1769 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 52 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto CA 58 West: Mojave
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
31.4 mi · 36 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Turn left onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard
11.2 mi · 16 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Arvin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Partly Cloudy near Arvin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Arvin?
The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from San Bernardino and 76.7 miles from Arvin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny around San Bernardino and Partly Cloudy near Arvin.
Stop Ideas Near Boron
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 Boron.
Mojave, California
Lancaster, California
Barstow Harvey House
Barstow (Bus), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Arvin. Straight-line distance: 115.89 mi (186.51 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arvin
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 21,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.2091300, -118.8284300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arvin (-118.82843, 35.20913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.84 | $67.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $41.01 | $82.03 |
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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