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Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Valencia, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

89.8 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Valencia, CA covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck, The Old Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on Foothill Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.64 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.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from San Bernardino, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 89.8 miles, with most of the trip on Foothill Freeway and I 5 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 miles on Foothill Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 73.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and I 5 Truck. 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 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 19 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.
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
87 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 5 / Golden State Freeway

Take the exit onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward Magic Mountain Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 170 Toward Magic Mountain Parkway

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Foothill Freeway 73.8 mi 1h 25m
I 5 Truck 9 mi 10m
The Old Road 2.3 mi 4m
San Bernardino Freeway 1.5 mi 1m
West 5th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Barstow Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Golden State Freeway 0.3 mi <1m
Magic Mountain Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Foothill Freeway — 73.8 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

8.0 mi · 9 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit onto I 5

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Golden State Freeway
Exit 170 Toward Magic Mountain Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto CA 126

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Magic Mountain Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto The Old Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · The Old Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Thornton Lane

198 ft · 13 sec · Thornton Lane
20

Turn left

75 ft · 10 sec
21

Turn left

333 ft · 24 sec
22

Arrive at 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 44.9 miles from San Bernardino, CA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 53m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valencia, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Bernardino, CA

This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from San Bernardino, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Foothill Freeway for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.9 mi from San Bernardino, CA · 53m into the drive

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

45 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.

Popular next leg

Los Angeles, CA to Valencia, CA

36.9 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Upland, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 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 Foothill Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.

Arriving in Valencia, CA

The final approach into Valencia, 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.

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 80.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.64 one way

$41.28 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $21.27 $42.54
premium $6.18 $21.84 $43.68
diesel $5.61 $19.83 $39.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.43 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.86 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.57 $5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Bernardino, CA

Afternoon in San Bernardino on Thursday

Local time

3:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Valencia, CA

Afternoon in Valencia on Thursday

Local time

3:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°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

6 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 48m 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 Valencia, CA covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck, The Old Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.9 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 $20.64 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 89.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 Valencia, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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