Hemet to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hemet from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Hemet to Petrified Forest is 417.7 miles (672.2 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located ENE of Hemet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.2 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Hemet in California and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

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 Hemet and Petrified Forest. 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.