Trip from Cudahy, CA to San Bernardino, CA

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

63.3 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Downtown San Bernardino, CA, CA

Photo: Soly Moses

Trip Overview

The drive from Cudahy, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florence Avenue, I 710 North, Long Beach Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.7 miles from Cudahy, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 63.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florence Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florence Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 710 North Unavailable Refreshing
Long Beach Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 East Unavailable Refreshing
San Bernardino Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I-10 Unavailable Refreshing
I 215 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Florence Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy, CA and San Bernardino, CA.

1

Start on Atlantic Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
2

Turn right onto Florence Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Florence Avenue
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 710 North: Pasadena

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 710 North: Pasadena
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 710 North
5

Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

6.2 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

0.1 mi · 20 sec · I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino, Pasadena, San Bernardino Freeway

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: San Bernardino, Pasadena, San Bernardino Freeway
8

Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

5.4 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
9

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

4.1 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
10

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
12

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
13

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
14

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
15

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
16

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
17

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
18

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

4.0 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
19

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.0 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
20

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

14 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
21

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
23

Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

2.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
24

Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Civic Center

0.3 mi · 42 sec · 5th Street, Civic Center
25

Turn right onto West 5th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 5th Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.7 miles from Cudahy, CA, or about 42m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 63.3 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Bernardino, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cudahy, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cudahy, CA

This is one driving day of about 63.3 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cudahy, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from Cudahy, CA · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ontario, CA

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Moreno Valley, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ontario, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Cudahy, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in San Bernardino, CA

The final approach into San Bernardino, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Bernardino, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.60 one way

$17.20 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $9.59 $19.19
premium $4.15 $10.34 $20.68
diesel $3.75 $9.35 $18.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Cudahy, CA

Morning in Cudahy on Saturday

Local time

9:24 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

San Bernardino, CA

Morning in San Bernardino on Saturday

Local time

9:24 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

77°F

Ontario, CA

32 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cudahy, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florence Avenue, I 710 North, Long Beach Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Cudahy, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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