How far is Avocado Heights, CA from Palmdale, CA?
The driving distance from Avocado Heights, CA to Palmdale, CA is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avocado Heights and Palmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights and Palmdale.
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Start on 4th Avenue
22 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Don Julian Road
1383 ft · 38 sec · Don Julian Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1981 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
597 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
117 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 605 South, I 605 North
42 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 North
1312 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
1755 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway
9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway
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Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 37 min · Angeles Forest Highway
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Turn right onto Sierra Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto East Palmdale Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avocado Heights and Palmdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Angeles Forest Highway
Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 37m
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 Avocado Heights and Sunny near Palmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avocado Heights to Palmdale?
The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
La Cañada Flintridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Avocado Heights and 50 miles from Palmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Avocado Heights and Sunny near Palmdale.
Stop Ideas Near La Cañada Flintridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
W Hollywood
Alhambra City Hall
Rosemead City Hall
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cañada Flintridge.
Pasadena, California
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Burbank Airport–South station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avocado Heights and Palmdale. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.5 km).
#1 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmdale
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 150,498 |
| Coordinates | 34.5794300, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 810 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palmdale Boulevard (-118.116442, 34.579472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
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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