Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
2:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Calimesa, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calimesa, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Calimesa is 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m via Riverside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward journey through Southern California. With no designated stops, the focus is on efficient travel between these two points. It's a solid option for a quick trip where you want to get from A to B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 39.9 mi | 46m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West County Line Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 39.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Calimesa, 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
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 10 East: Redlands
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 87
Toward County Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West County Line Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West County Line Road
13
Arrive at destination
West County Line Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Redlands
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40A
Toward I 10 East: Redlands
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward County Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.54 one way
$27.08 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.32 | $28.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Calimesa, CA
Late night in Calimesa on Tuesday
Local time
2:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 12m 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey on freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Riverside Freeway and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.9 miles on the Riverside Freeway, so expect sustained highway speeds for a significant portion of your travel. East Lincoln Avenue will likely serve as your entry or exit into your destinations.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.9 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Lincoln Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Calimesa, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.
Riverside
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.9 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 Calimesa, 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 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside 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 Calimesa, 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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