Trip from North Hollywood, CA to San Bernardino, CA

Q: How long is the trip from North Hollywood, CA to San Bernardino, CA?

The drive from North Hollywood, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, San Bernardino Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from North Hollywood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 67.9-mile drive from North Hollywood, CA to San Bernardino, CA is an easy day trip, taking an estimated 1 hour and 22 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, and San Bernardino Freeway, about 95% of this journey is on major highways. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for a quick transition across Southern California's Pacific Coast region. The route is straightforward and designed for efficient travel, making it ideal for those looking to cover ground without extensive planning.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 95% of the 67.9 miles on major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, and San Bernardino Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 48.1 miles on the Foothill Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its steady, high-speed travel, typical of the Southern California freeway system.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Foothill Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and Ventura Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward CA 170 South: Los Angeles

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward CA 170 South: Los Angeles

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward CA 134: Ventura Freeway, Pasadena

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. Toward CA 134: Ventura Freeway, Pasadena

63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside

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 74 Toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside

64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 215 South: Riverside

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 74 Toward I 215 South: Riverside

66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward CA 66 West: 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 slight right lane. Exit 44A Toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from North Hollywood, CA to San Bernardino, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.

Riverside

63.9 mi in | ~1h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Foothill Freeway	48.1 mi	55m
Ventura Freeway	14 mi	16m
San Bernardino Freeway	1.8 mi	2m
West 5th Street	0.8 mi	1m
Tujunga Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Hollywood Freeway	0.4 mi	<1m
Magnolia Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Barstow Freeway	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Foothill Freeway — 48.1 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tujunga Avenue

238 ft · 11 sec · Tujunga Avenue

Turn left

111 ft · 14 sec

Turn left onto Lankershim Boulevard

260 ft · 8 sec · Lankershim Boulevard

Turn slight right onto Tujunga Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tujunga Avenue

Turn right onto Magnolia Boulevard

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Magnolia Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward CA 170 South: Los Angeles

Merge onto CA 170

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Hollywood Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward CA 134: Ventura Freeway, Pasadena Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CA 134

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ventura Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

1.4 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway