How far is Universal City, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Universal City, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Universal City and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Universal City and San Bernardino.
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Start on the route
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Cylon Drive
121 m · 29 sec · Cylon Drive
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Keep slight left
40 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Stewart Avenue
2762 ft · 2 min · James Stewart Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
526 ft · 23 sec · River Road
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Continue on Lakeside Plaza Drive
590 ft · 35 sec · Lakeside Plaza Drive
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Turn left onto Barham Boulevard
874 ft · 15 sec · Barham Boulevard
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Continue on West Olive Avenue
2719 ft · 1 min · West Olive Avenue
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Turn left onto North Hollywood Way
67 m · 4 sec · North Hollywood Way
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Continue on North Hollywood Way
69 m · 11 sec · North Hollywood Way
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
92 m · 5 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp right toward CA 134 East: Pasadena
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
1873 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 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 Universal City 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.
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.
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 Universal 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 Universal City to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 32.8 miles from Universal City and 32.6 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Universal City and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near San Dimas
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 San Dimas.
Pomona station
Claremont, California
Ontario
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Universal City and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 60.88 mi (97.97 km).
#1 Universal City
Universal City is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1389000, -118.3534100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $5.77 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
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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