How far is Lancaster, CA from Hawaiian Gardens, CA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, CA to Hawaiian Gardens, CA is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 48m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Hawaiian Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Hawaiian Gardens.
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Start on Sierra Highway
2829 ft · 50 sec · Sierra Highway
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Turn right
95 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Avenue J
1.1 km · 1 min · West Avenue J
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Turn left onto 10th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto West Avenue L
1808 ft · 35 sec · West Avenue L
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 14 South, CA 138 East: Los Angeles
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
40 mi · 45 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
782 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South
653 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
1513 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carson Street, Lincoln Avenue
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Carson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Carson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Hawaiian Gardens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
40 mi · 00h 45m
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 Lancaster and Mostly Sunny near Hawaiian Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Hawaiian Gardens?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 Lancaster and 45.9 miles from Hawaiian Gardens.
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 2:52 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 Mostly Sunny around Lancaster and Mostly Sunny near Hawaiian Gardens.
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
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Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Hawaiian Gardens. Straight-line distance: 59.99 mi (96.54 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 Hawaiian Gardens
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,937 |
| Coordinates | 33.8314000, -118.0728400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawaiian Gardens (-118.07284, 33.8314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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