Hemet, CA Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Hemet, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 451 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hemet, CA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
468.2 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
7h 55m
Stockton, CA
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hemet, CA
Driving from Hemet, CA
On average, trips departing from Hemet, CA run 451 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 32m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 468 miles (8h 50m), while the shortest is just 421 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hemet, CA most often head toward Sacramento, CA (468.2 mi, 8h 47m), San Francisco, CA (466.1 mi, 8h 50m), Laguna, CA (458.9 mi, 8h 40m), Oakland, CA (454.5 mi, 8h 35m), and Fremont, CA (439.4 mi, 8h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 451-mile drive from Hemet, CA, expect to burn about 17.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Hemet, CA and 0 routes heading into Hemet, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 421 to 468 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hemet, CA covers 468 miles and takes approximately 8h 50m. Shorter options start at just 421 miles.
The average route from Hemet, CA runs about 451 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hemet, CA include Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Laguna, CA and Oakland, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hemet, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
90,646
Median Income
$53,623
Median Home Value
$314,200
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hemet, CA at a Glance
Elevation
1,594 ft
Area
28 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Hemet, CA
A sampling of people born in Hemet, CA.
James Lafferty
1985
American actor
Jeff Van Gundy
1962
American basketball coach and analyst
Coralie Simmons
1977
American water polo player and coach
Stuart Lafferty
1987
American actor
Robert P. Dilworth
1914–1993
American mathematician (1914–1993)
Anthony Claggett
1984
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q948188), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hemet, CA
Hemet is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Hemet Museum (Hemet Depot), 100 W. Florida Ave, ☏ +1 951 929-4409. Tu-Su 11AM-3PM. A small museum located in a historic railroad depot showcasing the history of the town of Hemet. Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway, ☏ +1 951 791-0033. Tu-Sun 10AM-5PM. The Science Center presents archaeological and paleontological artifacts and fossils including Max and Xena, mastadon and mammoth fossils uncovered during the excavation of Diamond Lake. Adult: $8, Youth (5-12): $6, under 5: Free.
1 Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E. Florida Ave (On the corner of Florida Avenue and North Camalita Street in the Downtown District), ☏ +1 951 658-5950, [email protected]. The Historic Hemet Theater was built in 1917, and opened its doors in 1921. It is one of the first buildings in Hemet to have been built with poured cement, making it fire and earthquake proof — a quality that came in handy when the corner building caught fire in 2011. The theater is non-profit: all proceeds go directly to restorative purposes. Their Facebook page is regularly updated with current events and film showings. General Admission $8 Military/Student/Senior $6.
Taco Shop. If food is to be had in Hemet, Taco Shop should be your stop.
Travelodge, 2625 W Florida Ave, ☏ +1 951-390-2309, toll-free: +1-800-605-0001, fax: +1 951 925-7095. Quality Inn, Hemet Hotels, 1201 W Florida Ave, ☏ +1 951 766-1902, fax: +1 951 766-7739. Motel 6, 3885 West Florida Ave, ☏ +1 951 929-8900, fax: +1 951 925-3716. Vagabond Inn Hemet, 2688 East Florida Ave., fax: +1 951 765-2845. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM.
Hemet is served by Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes 27 and 212, feeding from metropolitan Riverside. Amtrak also offers bus feeder service into Hemet, when you ride an Amtrak line.
Hemet has had an increasing drugs and crime problem caused in large part by the weak local economy (causing many locals to jokingly refer to their town as "Hemeth"). Tourists are, as a rule, not targeted, but it would still be wise to exercise caution in the city center and the neighbourhood to the west of it after dark and steer clear of motorcycle gangs at all times.
Travel tips adapted from Hemet on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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