How far is Big Bear Lake, CA from Leona Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Big Bear Lake, CA to Leona Valley, CA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 02h 35m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Bear Lake and Leona Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Bear Lake and Leona Valley.
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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
15.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Navajo Road
29 m · 5 sec · Navajo Road
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Turn right onto Yucca Loma Road
4 mi · 7 min · Yucca Loma Road
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Continue on Yates Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Yates Road
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Continue on Green Tree Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Green Tree Boulevard
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Turn left onto 7th Street
143 m · 12 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Palmdale Road
19.5 mi · 24 min · Palmdale Road
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Continue on Pearblossom Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Keep slight right
801 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pearblossom Highway
17.8 mi · 26 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Continue on Fort Tejon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Tejon Road
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Continue on 47th Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · 47th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Palmdale Boulevard
88 m · 10 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Palmdale Boulevard
5.1 mi · 7 min · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto West Palmdale Road
575 ft · 12 sec · West Palmdale Road
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Continue on West Palmdale Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Palmdale Boulevard
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Continue on Elizabeth Lake Road
8.7 mi · 14 min · Elizabeth Lake Road
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Turn right onto 90th Street West
30 m · 4 sec · 90th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 90th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Bear Lake and Leona Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Palmdale Road
Continue on Palmdale Road
19.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Big Bear Lake and Sunny near Leona Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Bear Lake to Leona Valley?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Mountain View Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Big Bear Lake and 54.1 miles from Leona Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.79 one way or $47.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Bear Lake and Sunny near Leona Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Bear Lake and Leona Valley. Straight-line distance: 82.61 mi (132.95 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 Leona Valley
Situated in northern Los Angeles County at an elevation of 3153 feet, this unincorporated community occupies a rift valley within the Sierra Pelona Mountains along the San Andreas Fault zone.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6183200, -118.2881300 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leona Valley (-118.28813, 34.61832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $6.26 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
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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