How far is Big Bear City, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Big Bear City, CA to Fontana, CA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Bear City and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Bear City and Fontana.
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Start on East Big Bear Boulevard
5.3 mi · 11 min · East Big Bear Boulevard
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Continue on Big Bear Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Bear Boulevard
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Continue on Big Bear Bridge
153 m · 10 sec · Big Bear Bridge
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Continue on Rim of the World Highway
10.2 mi · 19 min · Rim of the World Highway
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Continue on Hilltop Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 210 West: Pasadena
3034 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Bear City and Fontana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Steve Faris Memorial Highway
Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Big Bear City and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Bear City to Fontana?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Running Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Big Bear City and 27 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Bear City and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Running Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites
City Hall
San Bernardino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Running Springs.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Victorville, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Bear City and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 35.69 mi (57.43 km).
#1 Big Bear City
Census designated place
| Population | 12,304 |
| Coordinates | 34.2611200, -116.8450300 |
| Altitude | 2064 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.38 | $28.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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