How far is Los Angeles, CA from East Hemet, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to East Hemet, CA is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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 most populous city in Riverside County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and East Hemet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and East Hemet.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona
656 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
31.5 mi · 36 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hemet, San Jacinto, Gilman Springs Road, 1
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Gilman Springs Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · Gilman Springs Road
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Take the ramp right toward Sanderson Avenue
2451 ft · 1 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Sanderson Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn right onto North State Street
2702 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ramona Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto San Jacinto Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · San Jacinto Avenue
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North San Jacinto Street
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto Cornell Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Cornell Street
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Turn left onto East Mayberry Avenue
705 ft · 19 sec · East Mayberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mayberry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and East Hemet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
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 Los Angeles and Sunny near East Hemet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to East Hemet?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Los Angeles and 44.6 miles from East Hemet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near East Hemet.
Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and East Hemet. Straight-line distance: 77.88 mi (125.33 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hemet
Census designated place
| Population | 17,418 |
| Coordinates | 33.7400200, -116.9389100 |
| Altitude | 515 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hemet (-116.93891, 33.74002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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