Drive or Fly: San Bernardino, CA to Fortuna, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for SBD–ACV. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

13h 3m

Distance

679.2 mi

Total Cost

$323

CO2

274 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$143

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

1h 10m in the air

Air Distance

586 mi

Total Cost

$198

CO2

149 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

San Bernardino, CA → SBD 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 70m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACV → Fortuna, CA 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $143) $143

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

San Bernardino, CA SBD — San Bernardino International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Fortuna, CA ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport 26 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SBD and ACV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 9h 3m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	13h 3m	4h
Total cost (1 person)	$323	$198
Carbon footprint	274 kg CO₂	149 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

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