Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Corona, 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
29m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Corona is 22.8 miles and takes about 29m via Riverside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two Southern California cities. Given its brief duration and minimal highway share, it's an easy drive to fit into any schedule, whether you're heading out for a day trip or just need to cover a short distance. You'll encounter minimal traffic for this length, making it a simple transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Corona, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East 6th Street
408 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 6th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.2 — 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.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward CA 57 North: Pomona
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 57 North: Pomona
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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Corona, CA
Late night in Corona on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 drive is predominantly on the highway, with 84% of the 22.8 miles utilizing freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.7 miles on the Riverside Freeway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a relatively smooth ride with frequent exits as you navigate the urban and suburban landscapes of Southern California. The transition from highway to local roads will be noticeable as you near your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and East Lincoln Avenue. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: 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.
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 Corona, 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
Arriving in Corona, CA
Full guide →Corona is a city in Riverside County in Southern California. It is a diverse city with different types of people, and is generally considered a "privileged suburb" of Los Angeles.
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 29m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 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 Corona, 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 2.4 miles: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corona, 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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