How far is Los Angeles, CA from Bear Valley Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Bear Valley Springs, CA is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 40m.
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 Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Bear Valley Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Bear Valley Springs.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Monolith, Tehachapi Boulevard
1553 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto East Tehachapi Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Tehachapi Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Dennison Road
2153 ft · 45 sec · South Dennison Road
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Turn right onto East Valley Boulevard
8.8 mi · 14 min · East Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cummings Valley Road
2135 ft · 60 sec · Cummings Valley Road
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bear Valley Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto San Juan Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · San Juan Drive
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Turn left onto Plantation Court
1344 ft · 59 sec · Plantation Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Bear Valley Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 14 North
Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Bear Valley Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Bear Valley Springs?
The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Desert View Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Los Angeles and 64.2 miles from Bear Valley Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 1:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Bear Valley Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Desert View Highlands
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 Desert View Highlands.
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Lancaster, California
Littlerock, California
La Crescenta, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Bear Valley Springs. Straight-line distance: 79.55 mi (128.02 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bear Valley Springs
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 5,172 |
| Coordinates | 35.1591300, -118.6284200 |
| Altitude | 1256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Valley Springs (-118.62842, 35.15913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
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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