How far is San Bernardino, CA from Manteca, CA?

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Manteca, CA is about 383.5 miles (617.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.3 miles (541.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
383.54 mi
07h 05m
Flight
336.37 mi
541.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.37 mi
Kilometers
541.34 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.54 mi
Kilometers
617.25 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manteca
Tue, May 5, 9:38 AM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Tue, May 5, 4:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-05-05T02:33
Arrive Manteca
Tue, May 5, 9:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:06 PM to 2:36 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
9:48 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
191.8 mi
03h 32m
To Manteca
191.8 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Manteca.

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Manteca Road, Main Street

    1870 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue

    36 m · 4 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
240 mi · 63%
Foothill Freeway
111 mi · 29%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
CA 120 East
4.78 mi · 1%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.52 mi
South Main Street
1.11 mi
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 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
336.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 32m from San Bernardino
Leave By
9:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving San Bernardino and Partly Sunny near Manteca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Manteca?

The road trip is about 383.5 miles (617.2 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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 191.8 miles from San Bernardino and 191.8 miles from Manteca.

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

The direct path is about 336.3 miles (541.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 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 $78.05 one way or $156.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around San Bernardino and Partly Sunny near Manteca.

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 Manteca. Straight-line distance: 336.37 mi (541.34 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
Manteca

#2 Manteca

A city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population84,445
Coordinates37.7974300, -121.2160500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Manteca (-121.21605, 37.79743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.53 gal
51.23 L · about $78.05
Round trip
$156.11
27.06 gal · 102.46 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.5 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $78.05 $156.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $82.07 $164.15
Premium $6.24 $84.47 $168.94
Diesel $7.57 $102.38 $204.76

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Manteca. The current time is 02:33:02.

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.