How far is San Bernardino, CA from Live Oak, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Live Oak, CA is about 393.6 miles (633.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Live Oak.
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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
2632 ft · 35 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
21.4 mi · 25 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1205 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Valley Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
1435 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chittenden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
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Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road
44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Avenue
2844 ft · 55 sec · East Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1560 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 41st Avenue
1443 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
966 ft · 23 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn right onto Gross Road
83 m · 10 sec · Gross Road
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Turn right onto Soquel Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Soquel Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue
1256 ft · 29 sec · 17th Avenue
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Turn left onto Rodriguez Street
37 m · 9 sec · Rodriguez Street
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Turn left onto Juan Pablo Lane
151 m · 24 sec · Juan Pablo Lane
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Live Oak.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 393.6 miles (633.5 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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 196.8 miles from San Bernardino and 196.9 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $80.13 one way or $160.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 330.08 mi (531.22 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 Live Oak
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,158 |
| Coordinates | 36.9835600, -121.9805200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-121.98052, 36.98356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $80.13 | $160.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $84.26 | $168.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $86.72 | $173.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $105.11 | $210.21 |
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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