How far is West Carson, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from West Carson, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Carson and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Carson and San Bernardino.
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Start on the route
660 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · South Vermont Avenue
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Continue on South Vermont Avenue
1133 ft · 34 sec · South Vermont Avenue
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Turn right onto West 223rd Street
1244 ft · 29 sec · West 223rd Street
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Turn left onto South Figueroa Street
1373 ft · 36 sec · South Figueroa Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 110 North: Los Angeles
1310 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center
1510 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 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 West Carson 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Carson and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Carson to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36.2 miles from West Carson and 36.3 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Carson and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
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 Yorba Linda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Carson and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 60.78 mi (97.82 km).
#1 West Carson
Census designated place
| Population | 21,699 |
| Coordinates | 33.8216800, -118.2925700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
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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