How far is Boron, CA from Big Bear Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Boron, CA to Big Bear Lake, CA is about 92.4 miles (148.7 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 12m 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.
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 most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boron and Big Bear Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boron and Big Bear Lake.
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Start on Boron Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Boron Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mojave-Barstow Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino
1715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.1 mi · 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Air Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Air Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto National Old Trails Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Old Trails Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · D Street
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Continue on Happy Trails Highway
42.6 mi · 1 hr · Happy Trails Highway
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Turn left onto North Division Drive
1736 ft · 46 sec · North Division Drive
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Turn right onto Big Bear Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Big Bear Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pine Knot Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Pine Knot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Knot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boron and Big Bear Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Happy Trails Highway
Continue on Happy Trails Highway
42.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Boron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Bear Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boron to Big Bear Lake?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 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 Boron and 46.2 miles from Big Bear Lake.
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 25.4 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 $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 Sunny around Boron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Bear Lake.
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 Boron and Big Bear Lake. Straight-line distance: 66.99 mi (107.81 km).
#1 Boron
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 2,253 |
| Coordinates | 34.9994200, -117.6497800 |
| Altitude | 752 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Bear Lake
Small city in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 5,338 |
| Coordinates | 34.2439000, -116.9114200 |
| Altitude | 2058 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Bear Lake (-116.91142, 34.2439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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