Origin
South Pasadena, CA
Afternoon in South Pasadena on Sunday
Local time
1:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
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6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Pasadena, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mission Street, Fremont Avenue, Columbia Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.78 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.6 miles from South Pasadena, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 55.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mission Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fremont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pasadena Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Beach Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 210 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ventura Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foothill Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mission Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Pasadena, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on Fair Oaks Avenue
95 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fair Oaks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Mission Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mission Street
3
Turn right onto Fremont Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fremont Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Street
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
Columbia Street
5
Turn right onto South Pasadena Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pasadena Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Long Beach Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 210 East: San Bernardino
8
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ventura Freeway
9
Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Foothill Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothill Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Foothill Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 215: Barstow, Riverside
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 215 South: Riverside
17
Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Barstow Freeway
18
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
20
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
21
Arrive at your 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 27.6 miles from South Pasadena, CA, or about 35m into the drive.
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 55.2 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Bernardino, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Pasadena, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Pasadena, CA
This is one driving day of about 55.2 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Pasadena, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from South Pasadena, CA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from South Pasadena, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Bernardino, CA
The final approach into San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.78 one way
$25.57 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| premium | $6.24 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
San Bernardino, CA
Afternoon in San Bernardino on Sunday
Local time
1:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Ontario, CA
28 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
1 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 11m 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 South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mission Street, Fremont Avenue, Columbia Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from South Pasadena, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.78 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 South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Pasadena, CA to San Bernardino, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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