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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.75 mi
01h 46m
Flight
59.99 mi
96.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.99 mi
Kilometers
96.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.75 mi
Kilometers
147.66 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM PDT
Return by in Hawaiian Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawaiian Gardens
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Lancaster
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawaiian Gardens
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Hawaiian Gardens
45.9 mi
00h 53m
To Lancaster
45.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Carson Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Carson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Carson Street

    1 km · 1 min · Carson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 605 North

    1354 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

    41.8 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Avenue K

    2284 ft · 59 sec · West Avenue K

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 10th Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Avenue J

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Avenue J

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sierra Highway

    3256 ft · 1 min · Sierra Highway

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 14 North
41.8 mi · 46%
Golden State Freeway
27.7 mi · 30%
Santa Ana Freeway
8.87 mi · 10%
San Gabriel River Freeway
6.86 mi · 7%
I 5 Truck North
1.52 mi · 2%
10th Street West
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 53m from Hawaiian Gardens
Leave By
2:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Fernando, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Gardens and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 59.99 mi (96.54 km).

Hawaiian Gardens

#1 Hawaiian Gardens

City in California, United States

Population13,937
Coordinates33.8314000, -118.0728400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Lancaster

#2 Lancaster

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population155,822
Coordinates34.6980400, -118.1367400
Altitude719
CountryUnited States
Start: Carson Street (-118.072828, 33.831406)
End: Sierra Highway (-118.136881, 34.698025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $18.69
Round trip
$37.38
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawaiian Gardens and Lancaster. The current time is 08:09:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.