How far is Big Bear Lake, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Big Bear Lake, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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.
The second most populous city 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 Lake and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Bear Lake and Los Angeles.
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Start on Pine Knot Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Pine Knot Avenue
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Turn right onto Big Bear Boulevard
2233 ft · 1 min · 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
28.5 mi · 33 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South
2604 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on San Gabriel River Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
2315 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street
549 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1889 ft · 47 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Bear Lake and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Foothill Freeway
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
28.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 Lake and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Bear Lake to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Fontana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Big Bear Lake and 48.6 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Bear Lake and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Fontana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fontana.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Bear Lake and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 77.32 mi (124.44 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 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
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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