Drive or Fly: San Bernardino, CA to Northridge, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SBD–BUR. At 80 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 38m
Distance
80.1 mi
Total Cost
$53
CO2
32 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 35m
9m in the air
Air Distance
72 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
18 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SBD and BUR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 38m | 2h 35m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $53 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 32 kg CO2 | 18 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CA 210, CA 134, I 405
via CA 210, I 210, Parthenia Street
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Bernardino, CA to Northridge, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.