How far is San Bernardino, CA from Manhattan Beach, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Manhattan Beach, CA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.63 mi
01h 34m
Flight
66.05 mi
106.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.05 mi
Kilometers
106.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.63 mi
Kilometers
123.33 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan Beach
Wed, Jun 3, 11:25 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Wed, Jun 3, 1:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-06-03T09:51
Arrive Manhattan Beach
Wed, Jun 3, 11:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From San Bernardino
38.3 mi
00h 47m
To Manhattan Beach
38.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Manhattan Beach Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using El Segundo as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Manhattan Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Manhattan Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside

    1641 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Riverside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Riverside Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Artesia Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gardena Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Artesia Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Artesia Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway

    1142 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard

    824 ft · 16 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Manhattan Beach Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manhattan Beach Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Manhattan Beach.

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
29.3 mi · 38%
Main Street
16.9 mi · 22%
Artesia Freeway
13.2 mi · 17%
Gardena Freeway
5.46 mi · 7%
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
3.41 mi · 4%
San Bernardino Freeway
3.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 47m from San Bernardino
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Manhattan Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Manhattan Beach?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 38.3 miles from San Bernardino and 38.3 miles from Manhattan Beach.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.63 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Manhattan Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 9.1 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Stay option 8.5 mi away

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance

Anaheim , CA
1420 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 998 reviews Hotel,Indoor lodging,Meeting planning service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Manhattan Beach. Straight-line distance: 66.05 mi (106.3 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
Manhattan Beach

#2 Manhattan Beach

Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, USA

Population34,298
Coordinates33.8847400, -118.4109100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Manhattan Beach (-118.41091, 33.88474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $15.63
Round trip
$31.27
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.63 $31.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $6.24 $16.92 $33.84
Diesel $7.57 $20.51 $41.01

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Manhattan Beach. The current time is 09:51:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.