How far is Big Bear Lake, CA from Boron, CA?
The driving distance from Big Bear Lake, CA to Boron, CA is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Bear Lake and Boron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Bear Lake and Boron.
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Start on Pine Knot Avenue
24 m · 11 sec · Pine Knot Avenue
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Turn left onto Big Bear Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Big Bear Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Division Drive
1736 ft · 46 sec · North Division Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Shore Drive
15.7 mi · 23 min · North Shore Drive
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Continue on National Old Trails Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Old Trails Highway
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Turn left onto Air Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Air Expressway
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Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.3 mi · 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto CA 58 West: Mojave
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
1.1 km · 42 sec · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boron Avenue
1775 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Boron Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Boron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Bear Lake and Boron.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.3 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Big Bear Lake and Sunny near Boron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Bear Lake to Boron?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Victorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Big Bear Lake and 46.2 miles from Boron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Big Bear Lake and Sunny near Boron.
Stop Ideas Near Victorville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victorville.
Victorville, CA
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Barstow (Bus), California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Bear Lake and Boron. Straight-line distance: 66.99 mi (107.81 km).
#1 Big Bear Lake
Small city in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 5,338 |
| Coordinates | 34.2439000, -116.9114200 |
| Altitude | 2058 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boron
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 2,253 |
| Coordinates | 34.9994200, -117.6497800 |
| Altitude | 752 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boron (-117.64978, 34.99942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $18.81 | $37.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
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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