Origin
Hermosa Beach, CA
Evening in Hermosa Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hermosa Beach, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hermosa Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
This 76-mile drive from Hermosa Beach, CA, to San Bernardino, CA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway, with a portion on West Artesia Boulevard, making it a highly highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route offers an efficient way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Southern California. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick excursion or a commute, with no overnight stops recommended.
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
38 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, with 89% of the route on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46 miles on the Riverside Freeway. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience consistent speeds for the majority of your trip. While the core of the drive is freeway-centric, there's a brief section on West Artesia Boulevard that might offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 46 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pier Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Artesia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pier Avenue
Turn right onto Pier Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Artesia Boulevard
Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.4 mi into trip
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~44m in
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CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
75 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
6
75.3 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 46 mi | 53m |
| Artesia Freeway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| West Artesia Boulevard | 6 mi | 11m |
| Gardena Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Coast Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pier Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 46 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on Palm Drive
45 ft
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3 sec
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Palm Drive
2
Turn right onto Pier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Pier Avenue
3
Turn left onto CA 1
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pacific Coast Highway
4
Take the exit
159 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
11 min
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West Artesia Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CA 91
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 91
13 mi
·
15 min
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Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 91
8.8 mi
·
10 min
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Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
37 mi
·
42 min
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Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 215
3.3 mi
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3 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 44A
Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West 5th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time for this 76-mile trip. Leaving early in the morning or later in the evening can help you avoid the heaviest traffic. While there are no designated stops in the data, plan for quick breaks as needed, especially during the 46-mile stretch on the Riverside Freeway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $17 for the journey, and ensure you have enough to reach San Bernardino without needing to find a gas station mid-route.
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 38 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 miles.
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 76 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 48m 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 19m
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 Hermosa Beach, 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 Hermosa Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hermosa Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Freeway for about 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Hermosa Beach, CA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Hermosa Beach, 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
$17.47 one way
$34.94 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| premium | $6.18 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Bernardino, CA
Evening in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 33m 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hermosa Beach, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Artesia Freeway, West Artesia Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.47 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Artesia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hermosa Beach, CA to San Bernardino, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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