Benicia to Lancaster, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.9 miles 518.1 km · straight line
386.3 miles estimated 621.7 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Benicia from Lancaster, California?

The distance from Benicia to Lancaster, California is 321.9 miles (518.1 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, California is located SE of Benicia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.3 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benicia and Lancaster, California. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Benicia to Lancaster, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benicia & Lancaster, California

Quick Facts

Benicia
38.05°N, 122.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
8m elevation
Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients