Anaheim to Crestline is 63.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via South Anaheim Boulevard and CA 57 North, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from the urban sprawl of Anaheim into the foothills leading to the San Bernardino Mountains. Expect to navigate a mix of surface streets and freeway driving. It’s a straightforward trip, primarily on surface roads, making it an accessible option for a quick change of scenery.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Riverside Freeway
39.9 mi
46m
Rim of the World Highway
9.1 mi
12m
San Bernardino Freeway
4.6 mi
5m
East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
North Waterman Avenue
2.1 mi
3m
CA 138
1.1 mi
1m
CA 259
1.1 mi
1m
Lake Drive
0.5 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 Crestline, 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: PomonaUse 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 5AToward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, RiversideUse 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
Continue on I 215
4.6 mi·5 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 45Toward HighlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CA 259
1.1 mi·1 min·CA 259
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward CA 210 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto CA 210
0.5 mi·32 sec·Foothill Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 76Toward CA 18: Waterman AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CA 18
2.1 mi·3 min·North Waterman Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on CA 18
9.1 mi·12 min·Rim of the World Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn straight
0.1 mi·28 sec
18
Turn straight onto CA 138
0.9 mi·1 min·CA 138
19
At end of road, turn right onto CA 138
0.3 mi·26 sec·CA 138
20
Turn straight onto Lake Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lake Drive
21
Turn slight right onto Pioneer Camp Road
79 ft·3 sec·Pioneer Camp Road
22
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Camp Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 31.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 50.5 — 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
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
47.9 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward Highland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward Highland
7
49.6 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 210 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 210 East
7
50.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.17 one way
$28.33 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.81
$14.62
$29.24
premium
$5.98
$15.05
$30.10
diesel
$5.60
$14.09
$28.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.2
0
$6.71
$3.07
Efficient EV
16
0
$5.59
$2.56
EV Truck/SUV
25.6
0
$8.95
$4.09
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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Anaheim, CA
Night
in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
9:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 30 at 1:16PM PDT until August 31 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 30 at 12:56PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Destination
Crestline, CA
Night
in Crestline on Friday
Local time
9:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Clear
S 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 30 at 1:16PM PDT until August 31 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 30 at 12:56PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
6 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 22m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 63.9-mile route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any freeway driving. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is not specified, but you can anticipate navigating through city streets for the entire duration. Be prepared for traffic signals and intersections as you make your way from Anaheim towards Crestline.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Rim of the World Highway. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,603 ft158 ft
Total Climb
4,445 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
4,603 ft
~63.9 mi in
Elevation Range
4,445 ft
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 Crestline, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Highland along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Crestline, 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 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crestline, CA before heading back.
