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Distance from Sugarloaf, CA to Big Bear Lake, CA

Distance

8 mi

Time

16 minutes

Gas Cost

$1 - $3

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There are 4.68 miles from Sugarloaf to Big Bear Lake in west direction and 8 miles (12.20 kilometers) by car, following the CA 38 route.

Sugarloaf and Big Bear Lake are 16 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

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

Sugarloaf, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 8:12 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Sugarloaf, CA

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.30 gallons of gas to cover the route between Sugarloaf, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA.

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The estimated cost of gas to go from Sugarloaf to Big Bear Lake is $1.83.

During the route, an average car will release 5.96 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average California gas price used for calculation is $6.00 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 14, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Sugarloaf, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Sugarloaf, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.260445 and -116.863976, or 34º 15' 37.602" N, 116º 51' 50.3136" W. This location is 3.79 miles away from Sugarloaf, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA and it would take approximately 8 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.