How far is San Bernardino, CA from Compton, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Compton, CA is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Compton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Compton.
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Start on West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside
1641 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
1.2 km · 50 sec · Gardena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Fe Avenue, Alameda Street
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 47
949 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit right
761 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Alameda Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Alameda Street
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Turn right onto East Compton Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · East Compton Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Compton Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Compton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Compton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Compton?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from San Bernardino and 33.2 miles from Compton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Compton.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
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 Yorba Linda.
Fullerton Transportation Center
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Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Compton. Straight-line distance: 55.27 mi (88.95 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 Compton
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 93,967 |
| Coordinates | 33.8958500, -118.2200700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Compton (-118.22007, 33.89585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
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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