How far is Palmdale, CA from Hawaiian Gardens, CA?

The driving distance from Palmdale, CA to Hawaiian Gardens, CA is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.47 mi
01h 37m
Flight
51.74 mi
83.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.47 mi
Kilometers
132.73 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawaiian Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM PDT
Return by in Palmdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmdale
2026-04-19T09:33
Arrive Hawaiian Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmdale
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Palmdale
41.3 mi
00h 48m
To Hawaiian Gardens
41.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmdale and Hawaiian Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmdale and Hawaiian Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on East Palmdale Boulevard

    654 ft · 16 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Palmdale Boulevard

    732 ft · 26 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sierra Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles

    2557 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    28.6 mi · 31 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway

    782 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South

    653 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway

    1513 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Carson Street, Lincoln Avenue

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Carson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmdale and Hawaiian Gardens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antelope Valley Freeway
30 mi · 36%
I 405 South
25 mi · 30%
Santa Ana Freeway
8.71 mi · 11%
San Gabriel River Freeway
7.27 mi · 9%
Sierra Highway
5.24 mi · 6%
Golden State Freeway
3.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Antelope Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 48m from Palmdale
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palmdale and Sunny near Hawaiian Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmdale to Hawaiian Gardens?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 41.3 miles from Palmdale and 41.3 miles from Hawaiian Gardens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 3:16 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 Sunny around Palmdale and Sunny near Hawaiian Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Fernando and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Beverly Hilton
Stay option 14 mi away

The Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills , CA
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.4/5 2,769 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 9 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmdale and Hawaiian Gardens. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.27 km).

Palmdale

#1 Palmdale

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population150,498
Coordinates34.5794300, -118.1164600
Altitude810
CountryUnited States
Hawaiian Gardens

#2 Hawaiian Gardens

City in California, United States

Population13,937
Coordinates33.8314000, -118.0728400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmdale (-118.11646, 34.57943)
End: Hawaiian Gardens (-118.07284, 33.8314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.58
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmdale and Hawaiian Gardens. The current time is 09:33:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.