Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Covina, 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
35m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covina, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning just 23 miles, this quick trip from Anaheim to Covina is an efficient way to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locales. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than highways, you won't need to worry about long-distance planning or overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short hop. It is a straightforward, practical commute that avoids the stress of major interstate travel while keeping you within the heart of California.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| North Grand Avenue | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Citrus Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North State College Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Placentia Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Orangethorpe Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Covina, 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
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pomona Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Grand Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 10
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 37A
Toward Citrus Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto North Citrus Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Citrus Street
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Continue on South Citrus Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Citrus Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
North Citrus Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 21.8 — 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
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Avenue
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Citrus Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A
Toward Citrus Street
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North Citrus Street
Turn right onto North Citrus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.57 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
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
Covina, CA
Late night in Covina on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
15 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
35m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate using a series of local thoroughfares, including South Anaheim Boulevard, East Lincoln Avenue, and North State College Boulevard. Since there are no highway stretches to speak of, the character of this drive is defined by frequent intersections and urban maneuvering. Your focus will be on navigating local traffic patterns rather than cruising at highway speeds. This creates a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network for the duration of your 35-minute trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Orange Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Covina, CA
Full guide →Founded 1882
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 35m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Orange 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 Covina, 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Covina, 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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