How far is Torrance, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from Torrance, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.38 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.09 mi
101.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.09 mi
Kilometers
101.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.38 mi
Kilometers
121.31 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Tue, May 12, 5:12 PM PDT
Return by in Torrance
Tue, May 12, 6:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Torrance
2026-05-12T15:39
Arrive San Bernardino
Tue, May 12, 5:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Torrance
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
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Torrance
37 mi
00h 46m
To San Bernardino
38.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Torrance and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on Opal Street

    63 m · 15 sec · Opal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    92 m · 13 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Torrance Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Figueroa Street

    843 ft · 25 sec · South Figueroa Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 110 North: Los Angeles

    965 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Artesia Freeway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    37.2 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center

    1510 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Torrance 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
46 mi · 61%
Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 17%
Gardena Freeway
4.91 mi · 7%
San Bernardino Freeway
3.34 mi · 4%
Torrance Boulevard
3.25 mi · 4%
Harbor Freeway
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 46m from Torrance
Leave By
3:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Torrance 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 Torrance to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 37 miles from Torrance and 38.4 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Torrance and Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 10.3 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Stay option 9.7 mi away

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance

Anaheim , CA
1420 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 998 reviews Hotel,Indoor lodging,Meeting planning service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Torrance and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 63.09 mi (101.53 km).

Torrance

#1 Torrance

The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population141,553
Coordinates33.8358500, -118.3406300
Altitude27
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: Torrance Boulevard (-118.340506, 33.836179)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.69
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.35 $30.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.14 $32.27
Premium $6.24 $16.61 $33.21
Diesel $7.57 $20.13 $40.26

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Torrance and San Bernardino. The current time is 15:39:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.