Anaheim to Highgrove is 40 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Riverside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive between two Southern California locales. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a specific errand. You'll primarily be on freeway, so expect consistent travel speeds for most of the way.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Riverside Freeway
35.8 mi
41m
East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Orange Freeway
0.4 mi
<1m
Center Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Highgrove Place
0.1 mi
<1m
South Anaheim Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
Transit Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 35.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Highgrove, 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
33 mi·38 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 36Toward Center StreetUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
266 ft·8 sec
Toward Center Street
11
Continue on Highgrove Place
0.1 mi·16 sec·Highgrove Place
12
Turn right onto Center Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·Center Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Transit Avenue
44 ft·2 sec·Transit Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Transit Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.4 — 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
39.3 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Center Street
6
39.4 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Center Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.13 round trip
$5.76/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.96
$9.38
$18.76
premium
$6.09
$9.59
$19.19
diesel
$5.40
$8.51
$17.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12
0
$4.20
$1.92
Efficient EV
10
0
$3.50
$1.60
EV Truck/SUV
16
0
$5.60
$2.56
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon
in Anaheim on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 0 to 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 5:36AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 2:32AM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Destination
Highgrove, CA
Afternoon
in Highgrove on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 0 to 15 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 5:36AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 2:32AM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
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
1 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
50m 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 drive is mostly freeway, with 91% of the 40 miles on highways like the Riverside Freeway. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 35.8 miles on the Riverside Freeway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a relatively smooth ride with a high percentage of highway driving, meaning fewer stops and a consistent pace until you reach your destination's local roads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 40 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Highgrove, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside 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 50m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on Riverside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Highgrove, 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 Highgrove, CA before heading back.
