How far is Hawaiian Gardens, CA from Palmdale, CA?
The driving distance from Hawaiian Gardens, CA to Palmdale, CA is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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 Palmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Gardens and Palmdale.
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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
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Angeles Forest Highway, Pearblossom Highway
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Angeles Forest Highway
142 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn left 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 Hawaiian Gardens 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.
CA 14 North
Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
29.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Palmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawaiian Gardens to Palmdale?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 41 miles from Hawaiian Gardens and 42 miles from Palmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 3:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawaiian Gardens and Sunny near Palmdale.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
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City of Santa Clarita City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
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 Palmdale. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.27 km).
#1 Hawaiian Gardens
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,937 |
| Coordinates | 33.8314000, -118.0728400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $16.90 | $33.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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