How far is Studio City, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Studio City, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
67.63 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.35 mi
101.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.35 mi
Kilometers
101.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.63 mi
Kilometers
108.84 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM PDT
Return by in Studio City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Studio City
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive San Bernardino
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Studio City
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
Charter Oak
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Studio City
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To San Bernardino
33.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
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 Studio City and San Bernardino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Studio City and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard

    1987 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1132 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    2545 ft · 33 sec · Ventura Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Studio City 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
23 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
48.1 mi · 71%
Ventura Freeway
15 mi · 22%
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi · 3%
West 5th Street
0.76 mi · 1%
I 215 South
0.61 mi · 1%
Laurel Canyon Boulevard
0.38 mi · 1%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charter Oak
00h 42m from Studio City
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Studio City 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 Studio City to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Charter Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Studio City and 33.9 miles from San Bernardino.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.96 one way or $29.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Studio City and Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Charter Oak

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 Charter Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charter Oak.

RAIL

Pomona station

10 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

12 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

19 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

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27 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Studio City and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 63.35 mi (101.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Studio City

Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.

Population0
Coordinates34.1486200, -118.3964700
Altitude186
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: Laurel Canyon Boulevard (-118.39648, 34.14862)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $14.96
Round trip
$29.93
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $14.96 $29.93
Mid-grade $6.50 $15.53 $31.07
Premium $6.69 $15.99 $31.97
Diesel $8.41 $20.11 $40.21

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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There is no time difference between Studio City and San Bernardino. The current time is 13:23:22.

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.