How far is Ventura, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Ventura, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02h 43m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ventura and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ventura and San Bernardino.
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Start on South California Street
8 m · 8 sec · South California Street
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Turn left onto East Thompson Boulevard
109 m · 10 sec · East Thompson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
2346 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · 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
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 Ventura 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.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
55.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Ventura 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 Ventura to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Ventura and 85.6 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ventura and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.
Burbank Airport–South station
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ventura and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 115.1 mi (185.23 km).
#1 Ventura
The most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 96,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.2783400, -119.2931700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $29.88 | $59.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
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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