How far is Silver Lake, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Silver Lake, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.71 mi
01h 18m
Flight
56.12 mi
90.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.12 mi
Kilometers
90.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.71 mi
Kilometers
100.93 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Return by in Silver Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Lake
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Lake
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
San Dimas
CA

City in California, USA

From Silver Lake
31.1 mi
00h 39m
To San Bernardino
31.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Lake Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Silver Lake Boulevard

    571 ft · 22 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glendale Boulevard

    1370 ft · 38 sec · Glendale Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Fletcher Drive

    2702 ft · 1 min · Fletcher Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 2 North

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Glendale Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Glendale Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 East: Pasadena

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Ventura Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
48.1 mi · 77%
Ventura Freeway
4.42 mi · 7%
Glendale Freeway
2.56 mi · 4%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 3%
Silver Lake Boulevard
1.29 mi · 2%
CA 134 East
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Dimas
00h 39m from Silver Lake
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

San Dimas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Silver Lake and 31.6 miles from San Bernardino.

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 6.6 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Dimas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Dimas and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 3.1 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Dimas.

RAIL

Pomona station

7 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

9 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

15 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

29 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 56.12 mi (90.31 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Silver Lake

This Los Angeles County neighborhood is situated at an elevation of 341 feet, nestled in a hilly, central region of the city.

Population0
Coordinates34.0866800, -118.2702300
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
San Bernardino

#2 San Bernardino

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population217,491
Coordinates34.1083400, -117.2897700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Lake Boulevard (-118.270182, 34.086673)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.67
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $13.84 $27.67
Mid-grade $6.50 $14.36 $28.73
Premium $6.69 $14.78 $29.57
Diesel $8.41 $18.59 $37.19

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 Silver Lake and San Bernardino. The current time is 14:24:38.

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.