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Distance from Joshua Tree National Park to Chiriaco Summit

Driving Distance
97.1 mi 156.3 km
Flying Distance
17.9 mi 28.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Joshua Tree National Park, California to Chiriaco Summit, California is 97.1 mi (156.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.9 mi (28.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 29 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 44 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Joshua Tree National Park
Place Joshua Tree National Park
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.873415
Longitude -115.900992
GPS 33.873415° N, 115.900992° W
Local Time 12:31 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Chiriaco Summit
Place Chiriaco Summit
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.660853
Longitude -115.72138
GPS 33.660853° N, 115.72138° W
Local Time 12:31 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Joshua Tree National Park, California to Chiriaco Summit, California covers 97.1 mi (156.3 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 29 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (49.6-97.1 miles / 80-156 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-62 E and CA-177 S
97.1 mi 1 hour 29 minutes
Shortest
Pinto Basin Rd
49.6 mi 1 hour 9 minutes
Fastest Tolls

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Joshua Tree National Park to Chiriaco Summit

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.