How far is San Bernardino, CA from North Hills, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to North Hills, CA is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and North Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and North Hills.
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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 left to continue on Ventura Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2776 ft · 36 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
1862 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento
2550 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Golden State Freeway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
702 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 West
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
2490 ft · 33 sec · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Santa Monica
583 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on I 405 South: Santa Monica
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nordhoff Street
1186 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Nordhoff Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Nordhoff Street
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Turn right onto Woodley Avenue
83 m · 6 sec · Woodley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and North Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Sunny near North Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to North Hills?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Azusa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from San Bernardino and 39 miles from North Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.22 one way or $34.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near North Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and North Hills. Straight-line distance: 68.88 mi (110.85 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 North Hills
Situated in the north-central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this community sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2363900, -118.4847200 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hills (-118.48472, 34.23639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
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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