How far is San Bernardino, CA from Santa Monica, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Santa Monica, CA is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 30m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Santa Monica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Santa Monica.
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Start on West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside
1641 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Redlands, Indio, Los Angeles
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
2017 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East, CA 60 West: Pomona Freeway, Pomona, Los Angeles
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 South: Lincoln Boulevard
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Olympic Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2126 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Santa Monica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Bernardino Freeway
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Santa Monica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Santa Monica?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from San Bernardino and 38 miles from Santa Monica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Bernardino and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Santa Monica.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Santa Monica. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 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 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 90,024 |
| Coordinates | 34.0194500, -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Monica (-118.49119, 34.01945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.26 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
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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