How far is San Bernardino, CA from Discovery Bay, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Discovery Bay, CA is about 394.9 miles (635.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
394.92 mi
07h 26m
Flight
356.26 mi
573.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.26 mi
Kilometers
573.34 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.92 mi
Kilometers
635.56 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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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 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Discovery Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 5:55 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Wed, Apr 22, 1:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-21T22:28
Arrive Discovery Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 5:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 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
9:06 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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From San Bernardino
197.5 mi
03h 43m
To Discovery Bay
197.4 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Discovery Bay Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Diablo as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Discovery Bay.

  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 left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Patterson Pass Road

    88 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mountain House Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain House Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto International Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · International Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mountain House Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain House Parkway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Byron Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Byron Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Byron-Bethany Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Byron Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    99 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Discovery Bay Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Discovery Bay Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right

    17 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 57%
Foothill Freeway
111 mi · 28%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
William Elton Brown Freeway
14 mi · 4%
Byron Highway
8.83 mi · 2%
Mountain House Parkway
3.5 mi · 1%
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
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
356.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 43m from San Bernardino
Leave By
9:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving San Bernardino and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Discovery Bay?

The road trip is about 394.9 miles (635.6 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.5 miles from San Bernardino and 197.4 miles from Discovery Bay.

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

The direct path is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 $80.42 one way or $160.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around San Bernardino and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, 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 Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Discovery Bay. Straight-line distance: 356.26 mi (573.34 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
Discovery Bay

#2 Discovery Bay

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population13,352
Coordinates37.9085400, -121.6002300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Discovery Bay (-121.60023, 37.90854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 636 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.94 gal
52.75 L · about $80.42
Round trip
$160.84
27.88 gal · 105.5 L
Estimated CO2
123.9 kg one way
Round trip: 247.8 kg / 546 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $80.42 $160.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $84.56 $169.12
Premium $6.24 $87.03 $174.05
Diesel $7.57 $105.48 $210.97

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Discovery Bay. The current time is 22:28:43.

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.