How far is Lancaster, CA from Avocado Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, CA to Avocado Heights, CA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
City in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Avocado Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Avocado Heights.
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Start on Sierra Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · Sierra Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra 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 Angeles Crest Highway
9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1257 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South
3035 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Boulevard
992 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Boulevard
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn right
981 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1981 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Don Julian Road
1383 ft · 36 sec · Don Julian Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Avocado Heights.
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.
Sunny leaving Lancaster and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Avocado Heights?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 36.4 miles from Lancaster and 36.4 miles from Avocado Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Stop Ideas Near La Cañada Flintridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
Alhambra City Hall
Empire Manufacturing Co
Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel
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 Lancaster and Avocado Heights. Straight-line distance: 46.48 mi (74.8 km).
#1 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avocado Heights (-117.99118, 34.03612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $14.83 | $29.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.04 | $32.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
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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