The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Agoura Hills, CA covers 91 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, San Bernardino Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on Foothill Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.92 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
45.5 miles from San Bernardino, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 91 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 91 miles, with most of the trip on Foothill Freeway and Ventura Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.2 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 30 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 48.2 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 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91 miles you will encounter 26 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 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 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
7
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles,...
9
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Z...
8
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 134: Ventura
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 134: Ventura
7
89.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward Kanan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Kanan Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between San Bernardino, CA and Agoura Hills, CA, road signs point toward Los Angeles, Sacramento and Ventura.
Los Angeles
60.2 mi in|~1h 11m
Sacramento
60.2 mi in|~1h 11m
Ventura
60.5 mi in|~1h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Foothill Freeway
48.2 mi
55m
Ventura Freeway
36.3 mi
41m
San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi
1m
Agoura Road
0.8 mi
1m
West 5th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Barstow Freeway
0.5 mi
<1m
Kanan Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Ladyface Court
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Agoura Hills, 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 46BToward CA 210 West: PasadenaUse 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 left at fork onto CA 134
6.4 mi·7 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
1.1 mi·1 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
0.5 mi·36 sec·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·24 sec
Toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, SacramentoUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
323 ft·4 sec
Toward I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo DriveUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
Toward CA 134: VenturaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto CA 134
0.6 mi·43 sec·Ventura Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
1.9 mi·2 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
0.8 mi·52 sec·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
25 mi·28 min·Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Toward Kanan RoadUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto N9
0.3 mi·44 sec·Kanan Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto Agoura Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Agoura Road
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto Ladyface Court
0.1 mi·36 sec·Ladyface Court
27
Turn straight
434 ft·33 sec
28
At end of road, turn left
516 ft·38 sec
29
At end of road, turn right
283 ft·20 sec
30
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 45.5 miles from San Bernardino, CA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 45.5 miles or 54m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agoura Hills, 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 91 miles and 1h 49m.
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 48.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from San Bernardino, CA
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.92 one way
$41.83 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$21.55
$43.11
premium
$6.18
$22.13
$44.26
diesel
$5.61
$20.09
$40.18
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: 31.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.96
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.74
$5.82
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Night
in San Bernardino on Friday
Local time
10:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Agoura Hills, CA
Night
in Agoura Hills on Friday
Local time
10:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Pasadena, CA
46 mi in
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
4 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 49m 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 Agoura Hills, CA covers 91 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, 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 45.5 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 $20.92 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 91 miles you will encounter 26 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 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Bernardino, CA and Agoura Hills, CA, road signs point toward Los Angeles, Sacramento and Ventura.
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.
