Drive or Fly: Lancaster, CA to Avocado Heights, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BUR–LGB. At 72 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 45m
Distance
72.7 mi
Total Cost
$51
CO2
29 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 28m
6m in the air
Air Distance
46 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
12 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BUR and LGB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 45m | 3h 28m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $51 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 29 kg CO2 | 12 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via N3; FH 59, I 210, US 6 Hist
via CA 14; CA 138, I 5 Truck, San Bernardino Freeway
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lancaster, CA to Avocado Heights, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.