Origin
San Bernardino, CA
Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
2:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Delano, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
194.7 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delano, CA
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Trip Overview
San Bernardino to Delano is 194.7 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Foothill Freeway and Golden State Freeway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another area within the same region. It's a predominantly highway route, making it a straightforward trip for most drivers. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.4 miles from San Bernardino, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 73.8 mi | 1h 25m |
| Golden State Freeway | 55.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 5 Truck | 37.1 mi | 42m |
| Golden State Highway | 23.3 mi | 24m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Barstow Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fremont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Delano, CA.
1
Start on West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 215 North: Barstow
3
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 215
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Barstow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 46B
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 210
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 5 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
36 mi
·
41 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on CA 99
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 56
Toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fremont Street
22
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
11th Avenue
23
Turn right onto High Street
490 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
24
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
For this 194.7-mile drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid rush hour traffic leaving San Bernardino. Since the total duration is under 4 hours, you likely won't need more than one stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Delano, as services can sometimes be spread out on I-5. The 73.8-mile stretch on the Foothill Freeway is a good point to assess your need for a rest stop before reaching the next major highway section.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.4 miles from San Bernardino, CA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.4 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delano, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino, CA
This is one driving day of about 194.7 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from San Bernardino, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Foothill Freeway for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from San Bernardino, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Foothill Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 194 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46B
Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CA 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210 / Foothill Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CA 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210 / Foothill Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
8
194 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
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 56
Toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.75 one way
$89.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $46.11 | $92.23 |
| premium | $6.18 | $47.35 | $94.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.99 | $85.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.35 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.26 | $12.46 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Delano, CA
Late night in Delano on Tuesday
Local time
2:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
3h 43m 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 to spend about 87% of this 194.7-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 73.8 miles, occurring on the Foothill Freeway. After this, you'll transition to other freeways like the Golden State Freeway and I 5 Truck. The extensive highway use means you'll encounter a frequent pattern of exits and merges for a significant portion of the trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on Foothill Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 194.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Delano, CA
Full guide →Founded 1869
Delano is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
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 3h 43m. Total distance: 194.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on Foothill Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Delano, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (CA 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Delano, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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