How far is West Sacramento, CA from San Bernardino, CA?

The driving distance from West Sacramento, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 440.9 miles (709.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 388.7 miles (625.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
440.86 mi
07h 16m
Flight
388.7 mi
625.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
388.7 mi
Kilometers
625.55 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.86 mi
Kilometers
709.49 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM PDT
Return by in West Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sacramento
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive San Bernardino
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sacramento
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From West Sacramento
218.3 mi
03h 38m
To San Bernardino
222.5 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Sacramento and San Bernardino.

  1. 1

    Start on West Capitol Avenue

    37 m · 9 sec · West Capitol Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Capitol Avenue

    1226 ft · 36 sec · West Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1636 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 Business East, US 50 East: Sacramento

    1177 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    2497 ft · 31 sec · Capital City Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles

    1307 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside

    3196 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sacramento and San Bernardino.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
355 mi · 80%
Foothill Freeway
73.7 mi · 17%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi
San Bernardino Freeway
1.84 mi
West 5th Street
0.76 mi
I 215 South
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
388.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 38m from West Sacramento
Leave By
9:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving West Sacramento 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 Sacramento to San Bernardino?

The road trip is about 440.9 miles (709.5 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from West Sacramento and 222.5 miles from San Bernardino.

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

The direct path is about 388.7 miles (625.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.77 one way or $179.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sacramento and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 388.7 mi (625.55 km).

West Sacramento

#1 West Sacramento

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population53,680
Coordinates38.5804600, -121.5302300
Altitude6
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: West Capitol Avenue (-121.530231, 38.58047)
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 709 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.56 gal
58.89 L · about $89.77
Round trip
$179.53
31.12 gal · 117.78 L
Estimated CO2
138.3 kg one way
Round trip: 276.6 kg / 610 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $89.77 $179.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $94.39 $188.77
Premium $6.24 $97.14 $194.28
Diesel $7.57 $117.74 $235.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Sacramento and San Bernardino. The current time is 03:19:45.

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.