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Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Parkway, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h

Distance

432.4 mi

696 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$99

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 52m ★
6 AM
8h 0m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 6m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 55m

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

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Parkway, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Parkway, CA covers 432.4 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 291.1 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

216.2 miles from San Bernardino, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h highway drive covering 432.4 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 291.1 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 291.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 432.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

7
3.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward CA 210 West: Pasadena

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46B Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
6
25.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | CA 210 / Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210 / Foothill Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 210 / Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26A Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
137.4 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 North
8
428.4 mi into trip | ~7h 53m in

Take the exit toward Pocket Road, Meadowview Road, Freeport

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 512 Toward Pocket Road, Meadowview Road, Freeport

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 291.1 mi 5h 13m
Foothill Freeway 73.8 mi 1h 25m
I 5 Truck 37.1 mi 42m
Golden State Freeway 22.3 mi 25m
Florin Road 2.6 mi 4m
San Bernardino Freeway 1.5 mi 1m
Freeport Boulevard 1 mi 1m
West 5th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 291.1 mi, about 5h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 5th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 5th Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 215 North: Barstow
3

Merge onto I 215

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 215

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Barstow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 46B Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto CA 210

21 mi · 24 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

2.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

1.4 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 210

26 mi · 29 min · Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A Toward I 210 West: Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 5 Truck

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck

36 mi · 41 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

22 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

226 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

26 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
19

Keep left at fork onto I 5

40 mi · 43 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 512 Toward Pocket Road, Meadowview Road, Freeport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn right onto Pocket Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Pocket Road
Use the left / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Freeport Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Freeport Boulevard
23

Turn right onto Florin Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Florin Road
Use the right lane.
24

Arrive at destination

Florin Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.2 miles from San Bernardino, CA, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 291.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 95 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216.2 miles or 4h 4m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 216.2 miles or 4h 4m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 52m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving San Bernardino, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Bernardino, CA

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Parkway, CA

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from San Bernardino, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 291.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 216.2 mi from San Bernardino, CA · 4h 4m into the drive

city in Los Angeles County, California, USA

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Santa Clarita, CA

216 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Santa Clarita, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Santa Clarita, CA

216 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Santa Clarita, CA after about 216 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Santa Clarita, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.2 miles from San Bernardino, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 291.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Parkway, CA

The final approach into Parkway, 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 Parkway, CA.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Parkway, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 74.6
View on nps.gov
César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 134.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$99.38 one way

$198.77 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $102.41 $204.83
premium $6.18 $105.15 $210.31
diesel $5.61 $95.47 $190.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$99

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$229–$339

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 129.7 1 $45.40 $20.76
Efficient EV 108.1 1 $37.83 $17.30
EV Truck/SUV 173 2 $60.54 $27.67

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Bernardino, CA

Morning in San Bernardino on Thursday

Local time

11:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkway, CA

Morning in Parkway on Thursday

Local time

11:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

29 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

8h on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Parkway, CA covers 432.4 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.2 miles from San Bernardino, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 432.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Bernardino, CA to Parkway, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.

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