Hemet to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

62.1 miles 100 km · straight line
77.7 miles estimated 125 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
82° E bearing direction

How far is Hemet from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Hemet to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 62.1 miles (100 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located E of Hemet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.7 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hemet and Joshua Tree, California (National Park). 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 Hemet to Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hemet & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

Hemet
33.75°N, 116.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
486m elevation
Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 400.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients