Origin
San Bernardino, CA
Morning in San Bernardino on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Sunland, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunland, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
This 65.8-mile drive from San Bernardino to Sunland, California, is a straightforward 1 hour and 22-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With 91% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Foothill Freeway, Foothill Boulevard, and San Bernardino Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is about $15, which is quite manageable for a single day’s travel. This route is focused on efficient transit across the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points within California. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.8 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 91% of the 65.8 miles spent on major freeways like the Foothill Freeway. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 57.6 miles on the Foothill Freeway without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The road primarily consists of well-maintained highways, suggesting a smooth and predictable driving experience. While the profile indicates a highway focus, be aware that Foothill Boulevard can introduce more local traffic and varied speeds as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 57.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and Foothill Boulevard. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 26.6 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese 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.
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Lowell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward Lowell Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 57.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mount Gleason Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Barstow Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Honolulu Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Sunland, 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
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 16
Toward Lowell Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Honolulu Avenue
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Honolulu Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Lowell Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lowell Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Mount Gleason Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Gleason Avenue
18
Turn right onto Wentworth Street
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wentworth Street
19
Arrive at destination
Wentworth Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from San Bernardino, CA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from San Bernardino, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sunland, CA
The final approach into Sunland, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.12 one way
$30.25 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.58 | $31.17 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Sunland, CA
Morning in Sunland on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Pasadena, CA
33 mi in
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
27 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 22m 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 San Bernardino, CA to Sunland, CA covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, Foothill Boulevard, San Bernardino Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $15.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 26.6 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Bernardino, CA to Sunland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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