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Trip from Hermosa Beach, CA to San Bernardino, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hermosa Beach, CA

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Trip Overview

This 76-mile drive from Hermosa Beach, CA, to San Bernardino, CA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway, with a portion on West Artesia Boulevard, making it a highly highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route offers an efficient way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Southern California. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick excursion or a commute, with no overnight stops recommended.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Riverside Freeway 46 mi 53m
Artesia Freeway 13.1 mi 15m
West Artesia Boulevard 6 mi 11m
Gardena Freeway 5.6 mi 6m
San Bernardino Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
West 5th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Pacific Coast Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Pier Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Riverside Freeway — 46 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach, CA and San Bernardino, CA.

1

Start on Palm Drive

45 ft · 3 sec · Palm Drive
2

Turn right onto Pier Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pier Avenue
3

Turn left onto CA 1

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
4

Take the exit

159 ft · 4 sec
5

Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard

6.0 mi · 11 min · West Artesia Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on CA 91

5.6 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on CA 91

13 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on CA 91

8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91

37 mi · 42 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 215

3.3 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 44A Toward 5th Street, Civic Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto West 5th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 5th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

West 5th Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time for this 76-mile trip. Leaving early in the morning or later in the evening can help you avoid the heaviest traffic. While there are no designated stops in the data, plan for quick breaks as needed, especially during the 46-mile stretch on the Riverside Freeway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $17 for the journey, and ensure you have enough to reach San Bernardino without needing to find a gas station mid-route.

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 38 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 48m 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 19m

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 Hermosa Beach, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hermosa Beach, CA

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Freeway for about 46 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anaheim, CA

38 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

Long Beach, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orange, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Riverside, California

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 13min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19517771043

Visit website

Back To The Grind

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Riverside, California

0.4 mi

The Brunch Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anaheim, California

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Cafe Bottega

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Riverside, California

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 20min to go 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19513738028

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Crest Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Riverside, California

2.7 mi

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Riverside, California

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19517771043

Visit website

Back To The Grind

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Riverside, California

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19517840800

Visit website

The Brunch Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Anaheim, California

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17146037622

Mimi's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Corona, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19517342073

Visit website

Arcade Downtown

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19513943809

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Corona, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19512799903

Visit website

Corona Airport Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Corona, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19512731643

Visit website

Our Happy Place Cafe - Inside Alexander's Salon and Spa

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Corona, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19512684205

Visit website

Cafe Bottega

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19513738028

Visit website

Crest Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Riverside, California

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19517842233

Visit website

Hygge Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

La Mirada, California

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17147358533

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Orange, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Carmel Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Brea, California

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+17147921972

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

San Bernardino, California

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

San Bernardino, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

San Bernardino, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Exit Game OC - Escape Room

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route

Anaheim, California

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17146037705

Visit website

Mayfair Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lakewood, California

Hours: 3–6 pm

+15628664776

Visit website

Redondo Glass Bottom Boat

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Redondo Beach, California

Hours: Closed

+13107752733

Visit website

QUEST ROOM - Redondo Beach Escape Rooms

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Redondo Beach, California

Hours: 9:40 am–11:50 pm

+13233072090

Visit website

Infinity Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: 2:30–11 pm

+16572352578

Visit website

K1 Speed Torrance

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Gardena, California

Hours: 12–10 pm

+13105322478

Visit website

Helicopter Tours Level Up

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Compton, California

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14242442002

Visit website

Big Air Trampoline & Adventure Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Buena Park, California

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pier Avenue

Turn right onto Pier Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Artesia Boulevard

Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
34.4 mi into trip | ~44m in | CA 91 / Riverside Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
75 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward 5th Street, Civic Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 44A Toward 5th Street, Civic Center
6
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | West 5th Street

Turn right onto West 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.47 one way

$34.94 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $18.00 $36.00
premium $6.18 $18.48 $36.96
diesel $5.61 $16.78 $33.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hermosa Beach, CA

Late night in Hermosa Beach on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Bernardino, CA

Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

PDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

S 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

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

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, with 89% of the route on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46 miles on the Riverside Freeway. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience consistent speeds for the majority of your trip. While the core of the drive is freeway-centric, there's a brief section on West Artesia Boulevard that might offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster routes.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on Riverside Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pier Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Artesia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Hermosa Beach, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1907

Hermosa Beach is a friendly town in the South Bay of Los Angeles. If you're looking for the "typical" Southern California beach town experience, you'll enjoy the laid back attitude, athleticism, and festive nightlife of the Beach Cities: Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. Each provides a unique cultural experience, but they're connected by the strand paved path that runs along the beach. By day, locals can be found playing volleyball on the beach, running/cycling/rollerblading along the Strand, or congregating around the Pier Avenue shopping area. By night, the bars and restaurants along Pier Avenue become crowded with young people, while the patios and decks of the tightly packed residences buzz with the chatter and bustle of private parties.

Arriving in San Bernardino, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1854

San Bernardino is a city in the Inland Empire in California. It is the site of the first McDonald Brothers Hamburger Stand

Top landmarks

  • • San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot — railway station in San Bernardino, the United States of America
  • • California Theatre of the Performing Arts — theater and performing arts center in San Bernardino, California
  • • San Bernardino County Court House — courthouse in San Bernardino, United States of America

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 33m. Total distance: 76 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46 miles on Riverside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Artesia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Bernardino, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.

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