How far is San Bernardino, CA from Barstow Heights, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Barstow Heights, CA is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
68.26 mi
01h 16m
Flight
54.26 mi
87.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.26 mi
Kilometers
87.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.26 mi
Kilometers
109.85 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-19T08:14
Arrive Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Bernardino
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mountain View Acres
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From San Bernardino
34.2 mi
00h 38m
To Barstow Heights
34.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Barstow Heights.

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    42.9 mi · 46 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward L Street, West Main Street

    2073 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto L Street

    1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
49.7 mi · 73%
Barstow Freeway
9.16 mi · 13%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 8%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.52 mi · 2%
L Street
1.39 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

42.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View Acres
00h 38m from San Bernardino
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Partly Sunny near Barstow Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Barstow Heights?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Mountain View Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from San Bernardino and 34.1 miles from Barstow Heights.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Partly Sunny near Barstow Heights.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Barstow Heights. Straight-line distance: 54.26 mi (87.33 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
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#2 Barstow Heights

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States of America

Population24,202
Coordinates34.8697100, -117.0561500
Altitude780
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Barstow Heights (-117.05615, 34.86971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.62 $29.24
Premium $6.24 $15.05 $30.09
Diesel $7.57 $18.24 $36.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Barstow Heights. The current time is 08:14:29.

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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.