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Distance from Joshua Tree to Murrieta

Driving Distance
118.7 mi 191 km
Flying Distance
65.0 mi 104.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to Murrieta, California is 118.7 mi (191 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 65.0 mi (104.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 8 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours

Traveling highway, substantial in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 61 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Joshua Tree
Place Joshua Tree
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 34.134728
Longitude -116.313066
GPS 34.134728° N, 116.313066° W
Local Time 9:34 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Murrieta
Place Murrieta
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.561262
Longitude -117.210518
GPS 33.561262° N, 117.210518° W
Local Time 9:34 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Joshua Tree, California to Murrieta, California covers 118.7 mi (191 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (98.3-118.7 miles / 158-191 km). The primary route shown here saves 20 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 61 mph (98 km/h).

Available Routes

I-15 S
118.7 mi 2 hours
Shortest
CA-62 W and I-215 S
98.3 mi 1 hour 41 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.