How far is Hawaiian Gardens, CA from Lancaster, CA?
The driving distance from Hawaiian Gardens, CA to Lancaster, CA is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 46m.
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.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawaiian Gardens and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Gardens and Lancaster.
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Start on Carson Street
76 m · 13 sec · Carson Street
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Continue on Carson Street
1 km · 1 min · Carson Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 605 North
1354 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 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
41.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K
1225 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Avenue K
2284 ft · 59 sec · West Avenue K
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Turn left onto 10th Street West
1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto West Avenue J
1.2 km · 1 min · West Avenue J
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Turn left onto Sierra Highway
3256 ft · 1 min · Sierra Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawaiian Gardens and Lancaster.
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
41.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Hawaiian Gardens and Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawaiian Gardens to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Hawaiian Gardens and 45.9 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.69 one way or $37.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawaiian Gardens and Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
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 San Fernando.
Van Nuys station
Burbank Airport–South station
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Gardens and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 59.99 mi (96.54 km).
#1 Hawaiian Gardens
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,937 |
| Coordinates | 33.8314000, -118.0728400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Highway (-118.136881, 34.698025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $18.69 | $37.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
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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