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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Beaumont, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

61.9 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Riverside County, California, United States

Beaumont, CA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 61.9 miles, this straightforward trek from Anaheim to Beaumont typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It serves as a perfect day trip, allowing you to move from the coastal region into the interior without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget roughly $14 for fuel for the entire journey. By primarily utilizing the Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Escondido Freeways, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure. It is an ideal path if your goal is a quick transition between these two Southern California points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Riverside Freeway 33.9 mi 39m
Moreno Valley Freeway 16.2 mi 20m
Escondido Freeway 4.4 mi 5m
East Lincoln Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Moreno Valley Expressway 2 mi 2m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Orange Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
Pomona Freeway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Riverside Freeway — 33.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Beaumont, CA.

1

Start on this road

200 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

422 ft · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
3

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward CA 57 North: Pomona Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto CA 57

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Orange Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Exit 5A Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto CA 91

2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91

31 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 65B Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto CA 60

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
11

Continue on I 215; CA 60

3.9 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 215; CA 60

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60

16 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
Exit 29 Toward CA 60 East: Indio Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on CA 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
15

Continue on CA 60

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 10

0.6 mi · 36 sec · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 94 Toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto CA 79

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Beaumont Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

Beaumont Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Riverside County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverside, CA

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Corona, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverside, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5A Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
8
37.4 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 65B Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indi...
8
42.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway toward CA 60 East: Indio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward CA 60 East: Indio
7
61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 94 Toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue
7
61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | CA 79 / Beaumont Avenue

Turn left onto CA 79 / Beaumont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.23 one way

$28.45 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $14.66 $29.32
premium $6.18 $15.05 $30.11
diesel $5.61 $13.67 $27.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

PDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Beaumont, CA

Late night in Beaumont on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Riverside, CA

31 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly focused highway experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on major freeways. The road feels like a consistent interstate grind, providing a steady pace as you navigate the transition between urban and suburban landscapes. You will encounter your longest continuous stretch while traversing 33.9 miles on the Riverside Freeway. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed thoroughfares, it maintains a predictable, fast-moving character from start to finish. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding backroads.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on Riverside Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Moreno Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles (CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Anaheim, CA and Beaumont, CA, road signs point toward Riverside and Indio.

Riverside

3.1 mi in | ~6m

Indio

37.4 mi in | ~46m

About the Cities

Starting in Anaheim, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1857

Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. It is best known for being the home of Disneyland. Its second claim to fame is hosting the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels.

Top landmarks

  • • Disneyland — American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
  • • Disney California Adventure — theme park in California, part of Disneyland Resort
  • • Soarin' — flight motion simulator attraction at Disney parks

Arriving in Beaumont, CA

Full guide →

Beaumont is a small city in Riverside County in Southern California.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on Riverside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beaumont, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles (CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaumont, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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