How far is San Bernardino, CA from Santa Paula, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Santa Paula, CA is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Santa Paula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Santa Paula.
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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 right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 150: Tenth Street
1046 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1401 ft · 54 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
70 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Santa Paula.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Mostly Clear near Santa Paula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Santa Paula?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
La Cañada Flintridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from San Bernardino and 59 miles from Santa Paula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $48.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Mostly Clear near Santa Paula.
Stop Ideas Near La Cañada Flintridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cañada Flintridge.
Pasadena, California
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Burbank Airport–South station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Santa Paula. Straight-line distance: 102.5 mi (164.95 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 Paula
City in California
| Population | 30,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3541700, -119.0592700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Paula (-119.05927, 34.35417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $24.00 | $48.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.23 | $50.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
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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