How far is Long Beach, CA from Big Bear Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Big Bear Lake, CA is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 31m.
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 Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
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 Long Beach and Big Bear Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Big Bear Lake.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
761 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1984 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
3185 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Redlands
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Highland, Big Bear
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 330 North: Big Bear
2035 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
15 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hilltop Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hilltop Boulevard
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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 Big Bear Bridge
153 m · 8 sec · Big Bear Bridge
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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 Boulevard
2233 ft · 1 min · Big Bear Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Long Beach 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.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
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 Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Big Bear Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Long Beach and 54.9 miles from Big Bear Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Big Bear Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Fontana Mayor
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Big Bear Lake. Straight-line distance: 80.26 mi (129.17 km).
#1 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $29.28 | $58.57 |
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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