How far is Lawndale, CA from Hollister, CA?
The driving distance from Lawndale, CA to Hollister, CA is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawndale and Hollister.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawndale and Hollister.
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Start on Manhattan Beach Boulevard
50 m · 5 sec · Manhattan Beach Boulevard
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Turn right
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
20 m · 3 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard
2755 ft · 58 sec · Manhattan Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Inglewood Avenue
1355 ft · 34 sec · Inglewood Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway North
946 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
30.8 mi · 36 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 left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Turn left onto San Felipe Road
1.2 km · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Felipe Road
42 m · 3 sec · San Felipe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto San Felipe Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · San Felipe Road
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Continue on San Benito Street
1509 ft · 56 sec · San Benito Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
49 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawndale and Hollister.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lawndale and Sunny near Hollister.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawndale to Hollister?
The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Lawndale and 156.7 miles from Hollister.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.25 one way or $138.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawndale and Sunny near Hollister.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawndale and Hollister. Straight-line distance: 267.33 mi (430.23 km).
#1 Lawndale
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 31,935 |
| Coordinates | 33.8872400, -118.3525700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollister
A city in San Benito County, California.
| Population | 41,805 |
| Coordinates | 36.8524500, -121.4016000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollister (-121.4016, 36.85245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $6.26 | $69.25 | $138.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $71.88 | $143.76 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $73.98 | $147.96 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $93.05 | $186.10 |
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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