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

The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Rosedale, CA is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.16 mi
03h 18m
Flight
137.34 mi
221.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.34 mi
Kilometers
221.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.16 mi
Kilometers
273.84 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosedale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM PDT
Return by in San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bernardino
2026-10-15T13:45
Arrive Rosedale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Bernardino
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From San Bernardino
85 mi
01h 39m
To Rosedale
85.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    23.6 mi · 26 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58, CA 99

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 58

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Corridor

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Centennial Corridor

  21. 21

    Continue on Westside Parkway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Westside Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Road

    2304 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Allen Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rosedale Highway

    10 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
111 mi · 65%
Golden State Freeway
45.9 mi · 27%
Westside Parkway
4.38 mi · 3%
Allen Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Centennial Corridor
1.72 mi · 1%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
01h 39m from San Bernardino
Leave By
10:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Sunny near Rosedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from San Bernardino and 85.1 miles from Rosedale.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near Rosedale.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 137.34 mi (221.02 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
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#2 Rosedale

Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 364 feet, this Kern County community lies immediately northwest of Bakersfield.

Population0
Coordinates35.3835700, -119.1453800
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: San Bernardino (-117.28977, 34.10834)
End: Rosedale (-119.14538, 35.38357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.73 L · about $37.57
Round trip
$75.13
12 gal · 45.46 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $37.57 $75.13
Mid-grade $6.50 $38.99 $77.99
Premium $6.69 $40.13 $80.27
Diesel $8.41 $50.48 $100.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bernardino and Rosedale. The current time is 13:45:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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