Origin
San Bernardino, CA
Afternoon in San Bernardino on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawndale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 215 South, San Bernardino Freeway, Riverside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in San Bernardino, CA
Full guide →San Bernardino is a city in the Inland Empire in California. It is the site of the first McDonald Brothers Hamburger Stand
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 73.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 215 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 215 South | — | — |
| San Bernardino Freeway | — | — |
| Riverside Freeway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Artesia Freeway | — | — |
| Gardena Freeway | — | — |
| West Artesia Boulevard | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 215 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Lawndale, CA.
1
Start on West 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
2
Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Riverside
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 215 South: Riverside
3
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
4
Continue on Riverside Freeway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Riverside Freeway
5
Continue on Riverside Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Riverside Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue straight
17 mi
·
19 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Riverside Freeway
9
Continue on Artesia Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Artesia Freeway
10
Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Gardena Freeway
11
Continue on West Artesia Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Artesia Boulevard
12
Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway
13
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hawthorne Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
17
Continue on Manhattan Beach Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from San Bernardino, CA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from San Bernardino, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawndale, CA
The final approach into Lawndale, 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
$16.89 one way
$33.79 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Lawndale, CA
Afternoon in Lawndale on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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 28m 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 Lawndale, CA covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 215 South, San Bernardino Freeway, Riverside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 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 $16.89 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.
The drive from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Bernardino, CA to Lawndale, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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