Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Glendora, 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
37m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendora, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Anaheim to Glendora, California, is a quick 37-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll navigate local streets for the entire journey, with no highway time to worry about. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option. Since it's a short and straightforward drive within the Pacific Coast region, you won't need an overnight stay. Plan for a turn-heavy local experience that keeps you engaged with the surrounding community.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| CA 57 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Foothill Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Glendora Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North State College Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Placentia Avenue | 0.8 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 Glendora, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CA 57
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 57
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 25C
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena
14
Merge onto I 210
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 42
Toward Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Baseline Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn left onto South Glendora Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Glendora Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto East Foothill Boulevard
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Foothill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East Foothill Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 26.4 — 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.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 57
Take the exit onto CA 57 toward CA 57 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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.
Exit 42
Toward Grand Avenue
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Glendora Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Glendora Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.55 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Glendora, CA
Late night in Glendora on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°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
2 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
37m 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 for the entirety of this 27.3-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets like South Anaheim Boulevard and East Lincoln Avenue, interspersed with North State College Boulevard. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to speak of, as you'll be making frequent turns and managing local traffic. This means you'll experience constant interaction with the urban landscape, so keep your attention sharp and be ready for frequent adjustments.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and CA 57. 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
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 17 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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 15.6 miles (CA 57): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
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 37m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 Glendora, 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 9.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (CA 57): 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 Glendora, 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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