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

61 miles 98.2 km · straight line
79.3 miles estimated 127.7 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
264° W bearing direction

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

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to San Jacinto is 61 miles (98.2 km) as the crow flies. San Jacinto is located W of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.3 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) and San Jacinto. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to San Jacinto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

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

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
San Jacinto
33.78°N, 116.96°W
America/Los_Angeles
477m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 408.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients