How far is San Pedro, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from San Pedro, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Pedro and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Pedro and San Bernardino.
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Start on South Gaffey Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center
1510 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Pedro and San Bernardino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
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 Pedro and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Pedro to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from San Pedro and 39.3 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Pedro and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
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 Yorba Linda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Pedro and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 62.98 mi (101.35 km).
#1 San Pedro
Positioned on the west side of San Pedro Bay at the southern end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this community lies at an elevation of 112 feet within Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7358500, -118.2922900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
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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