How far is San Bernardino, CA from Pasadena, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Pasadena, CA is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
City on the eastern edge of 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 Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Pasadena.
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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
19.9 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fair Oaks Avenue North, Marengo Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto East Maple Street
62 m · 5 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto North Marengo Avenue
1832 ft · 1 min · North Marengo Avenue
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Turn left onto East Holly Street
134 m · 20 sec · East Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Pasadena.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Pasadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Pasadena?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from San Bernardino and 26.5 miles from Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Sunny near Pasadena.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
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Chino City Hall
Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Ontario
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 48.96 mi (78.8 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 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 141,045 |
| Coordinates | 34.1477800, -118.1445200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pasadena (-118.14452, 34.14778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $5.77 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
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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