How far is San Bernardino, CA from La Cañada Flintridge, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to La Cañada Flintridge, CA is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.02 mi
01h 08m
Flight
51.73 mi
83.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.73 mi
Kilometers
83.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.02 mi
Kilometers
91.76 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Cañada Flintridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-04-19T09:57
Arrive La Cañada Flintridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
La Verne
CA

City in California

From San Bernardino
28.5 mi
00h 34m
To La Cañada Flintridge
28.6 mi
00h 34m

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
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and La Cañada Flintridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and La Cañada Flintridge.

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Foothill Boulevard

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Foothill Boulevard

    1374 ft · 39 sec · Foothill Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vineta Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Vineta Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and La Cañada Flintridge.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
52.4 mi · 92%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.52 mi · 3%
CA 210 West
1.02 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Foothill Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
Barstow Freeway
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Verne
00h 34m from San Bernardino
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near La Cañada Flintridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to La Cañada Flintridge?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

La Verne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from San Bernardino and 28.6 miles from La Cañada Flintridge.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near La Cañada Flintridge.

Stop Ideas Near La Verne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Verne and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 5.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Verne.

RAIL

Pomona station

5 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

5 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

12 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

29 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and La Cañada Flintridge. Straight-line distance: 51.73 mi (83.25 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
La Cañada Flintridge

#2 La Cañada Flintridge

City in California, United States

Population19,730
Coordinates34.1991700, -118.1878500
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: La Cañada Flintridge (-118.18785, 34.19917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.19 $24.39
Premium $6.24 $12.55 $25.10
Diesel $7.57 $15.21 $30.42

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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There is no time difference between San Bernardino and La Cañada Flintridge. The current time is 09:57:01.

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.