How far is Hermosa Beach, CA from Lancaster, CA?
The driving distance from Hermosa Beach, CA to Lancaster, CA is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermosa Beach and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach and Lancaster.
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Start on Palm Drive
14 m · 3 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Pier Avenue
2319 ft · 1 min · Pier Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
2804 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aviation Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rosecrans Avenue
2793 ft · 54 sec · West Rosecrans Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway North
699 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
29.8 mi · 34 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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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 Hermosa Beach 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermosa Beach to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Hermosa Beach and 41.3 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Simi Valley
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermosa Beach and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 59.66 mi (96.02 km).
#1 Hermosa Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 18,803 |
| Coordinates | 33.8622400, -118.3995200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 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 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
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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