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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Boron, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

114.3 mi

184 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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Boron, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Anaheim to Boron, expect a straightforward 114.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Blue Star Memorial Highway, the Ontario Freeway, and the Pomona Freeway to navigate between the two points. Budgeting approximately $26 for fuel should cover your needs for this trek. Because both locations remain within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience a drastic shift in climate or landscape, making this a familiar, reliable drive for Southern California travelers. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.1 miles from Anaheim, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 41.8 mi 51m
Ontario Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Pomona Freeway 16.5 mi 19m
Orange Freeway 10.7 mi 12m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 5.4 mi 5m
Barstow-Bakersfield Highway 4.8 mi 5m
East Lincoln Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 41.8 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Boron, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · North State College Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5

Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue
6

Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward CA 57 North: Pomona Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto CA 57

5.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

2.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto CA 60; CA 57

16 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 41 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 15 North: Barstow
14

Merge onto I 15

17 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist

5.4 mi · 5 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
19

Continue on this road

0.9 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
20

Continue on US 395

42 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 206 Toward CA 58 West: Mojave Use the left lane.
22

Merge onto CA 58

4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
23

Continue on CA 58

0.7 mi · 42 sec · Mojave-Barstow Highway
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward Boron Avenue
25

Turn left onto Boron Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Boron Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

Boron Avenue

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid the heaviest peak-hour traffic common on the major freeways connecting these two hubs. Since this is a relatively short 2-hour and 20-minute trip, you have the flexibility to make the drive in one go without the need for extensive rest breaks. However, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the urban sprawl, as you will want to ensure you have enough to cover the full 114.3 miles comfortably. Given that the longest uninterrupted leg is 41.8 miles, try to time your water or snack breaks right before or after that specific segment to keep your momentum steady. Use this compact travel time to your advantage by keeping your itinerary flexible, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.1 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boron, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA

This is one driving day of about 114.3 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 41.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fontana, CA

57 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

Pomona, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hesperia, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Outpost Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oak Hills, California

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 65.3

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+17609490808

Visit website

Domingo's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Boron, California

0.1 mi

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anaheim, California

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

20 Mule Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Boron, California

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 114.3

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17607625000

Visit website

Carmel Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brea, California

1.7 mi

Outpost Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 65.3

Oak Hills, California

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+17609490808

Visit website

Domingo's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 114.3

Boron, California

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17607626266

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17145337225

Visit website

RINCÓN LATINO CAFE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 114.3

Boron, California

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+17607693027

Barrel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 114.3

Boron, California

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+17607693148

Roadhouse Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

Boron, California

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17607629290

Visit website

THE ROADHOUSE

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 114.3

Kramer Junction, California

Cattle Ranch Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.5

Chino, California

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19092736657

Visit website

20 Mule Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 114.3

Boron, California

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17607625000

Visit website

Carmel Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.2

Brea, California

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+17147921972

Visit website

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Orange, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.2

Brea, CA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.8

Fontana, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.3

Hesperia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.2

Brea, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.2

Brea, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.3

Hesperia, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.3

Hesperia, California

+18887584389

Visit website

Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

Mission Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16572345625

Visit website

Animation Academy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, CA

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

Infinity Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: 2:30–11 pm

+16572352578

Visit website

Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 8.2

Fullerton, California

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16572783407

Visit website

Exit Game OC - Escape Room

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17146037705

Visit website

Unity Escape Rooms

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 40.8

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: 9:45 am–9:30 pm

+18773386489

Visit website

Magnolia Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Garden Grove, California

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17147415222

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 107.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward CA 57 North: Pomona

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 57 North: Pomona
6
9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Die...
7
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Turn left toward CA 58 West: Mojave

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 206 Toward CA 58 West: Mojave

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.27 one way

$52.54 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $27.07 $54.14
premium $6.18 $27.80 $55.59
diesel $5.61 $25.24 $50.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.3 0 $12.00 $5.49
Efficient EV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57
EV Truck/SUV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 15, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Morning in Anaheim on Sunday

Local time

9:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boron, CA

Morning in Boron on Sunday

Local time

9:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

27 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

2h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive that transitions from dense urban corridors to more open stretches of pavement. With 47% of the journey spent on highways, you will experience a balance of high-speed transit and local navigation. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be the 41.8-mile stretch on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which serves as the backbone of your trip. As you move away from the Anaheim area, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert as traffic patterns change across the different freeway systems. This route offers a consistent driving experience, providing a blend of familiar highway infrastructure that keeps the pace moving steadily toward your destination.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.8 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 114.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange 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 Boron, CA, road signs point toward San Diego and Bishop.

San Diego

30.9 mi in | ~39m

Bishop

64.2 mi in | ~1h 16m

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

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 2h 20m. Total distance: 114.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.8 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. 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 Boron, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange 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 Boron, 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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