How far is San Bernardino, CA from Silver Lake, CA?
The driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Silver Lake, CA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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.
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Bernardino and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino and Silver Lake.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Boulevard
803 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bernardino and Silver Lake.
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.
Sunny leaving San Bernardino and Sunny near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Bernardino to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Pomona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from San Bernardino and 31.6 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Bernardino and Sunny near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Pomona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pomona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Bernardino and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 56.12 mi (90.31 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 Silver Lake
This Los Angeles County neighborhood is situated at an elevation of 341 feet, nestled in a hilly, central region of the city.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0866800, -118.2702300 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-118.27023, 34.08668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
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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