Origin
Lake Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Lake Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
12:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Los Angeles, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Los Angeles, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lake Los Angeles to San Bernardino, expect a straightforward 53-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to plan for overnight stays. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance. Because both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in the same geographic area throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense transit that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without requiring extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Highway | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| Barstow Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Pearblossom Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| 170th Street East | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| 165th Street East | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Antelope Highway
— 20.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Los Angeles, CA and San Bernardino, CA.
1
Start on 169th Street East
11 ft
·
5 sec
·
169th Street East
2
Turn left onto Park Valley Avenue
318 ft
·
18 sec
·
Park Valley Avenue
3
Turn right onto 170th Street East
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
170th Street East
4
Continue on 165th Street East
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
165th Street East
5
Turn left onto CA 138
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Pearblossom Highway
6
Continue on CA 138
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Antelope Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 215
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Barstow Freeway
Exit 123
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 215
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Barstow Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 215
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 44A
Toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CA 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Lake Los Angeles, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Valley Avenue
Turn left onto Park Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
170th Street East
Turn right onto 170th Street East
Navigation decision point
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 215 / Barstow Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 215 / Barstow Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward CA 66 West: 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 slight right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
CA 66 / West 5th Street
Turn left onto CA 66 / West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.18 one way
$24.36 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.55 | $25.11 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
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
12:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°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 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 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will navigate primarily via Park Valley Avenue, 170th Street East, and 165th Street East. Because the entire path consists of local roads, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel compared to a standard freeway commute. The nature of these roads means you will encounter frequent turns throughout the duration of the trip. Stay alert and keep your hands on the wheel, as the technical demands of these local streets define the character of the entire 53-mile stretch.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on Antelope Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Valley 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 9m 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 (Park Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (170th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles (I 215 / Barstow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 9m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on Antelope Highway. 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 (Park Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (170th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles (I 215 / Barstow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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