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Distance from Big Bear Lake, CA to Forest Falls, CA

Distance

42 mi

Time

1 hour 6 mins

Gas Cost

$7 - $13

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There are 10.76 miles from Big Bear Lake to Forest Falls in south direction and 42 miles (67.59 kilometers) by car, following the CA 38 route.

Big Bear Lake and Forest Falls are 1 hour 6 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Big Bear Lake, CA to Forest Falls, CA.

Big Bear Lake, CA and Forest Falls, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 3:00 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Big Bear Lake, CA

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 1.68 gallons of gas to cover the route between Big Bear Lake, CA and Forest Falls, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Big Bear Lake to Forest Falls is $9.32.

During the route, an average car will release 32.96 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.54 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Big Bear Lake, CA and Forest Falls, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Big Bear Lake, CA and Forest Falls, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.162762 and -116.784248, or 34º 9' 45.9432" N, 116º 47' 3.2928" W. This location is 20.94 miles away from Big Bear Lake, CA and Forest Falls, CA and it would take approximately 33 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.