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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Hollywood, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.1 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States

Hollywood, CA

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Trip Overview

This relatively short 32.1-mile journey from Anaheim to Hollywood will take you about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily through local streets, with no highway driving involved, so expect a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. Since it's a quick trip within the Pacific Coast region of California, you won't need an overnight stay. This route is ideal for a straightforward drive between two well-known Southern California locales.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santa Ana Freeway 25.6 mi 30m
Hollywood Freeway 4.3 mi 5m
West Lincoln Avenue 1 mi 2m
West Sunset Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
South Anaheim Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Vine Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Santa Ana Freeway — 25.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Hollywood, CA.

1

Start on this road

200 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

422 ft · 21 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
3

Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5

Merge onto I 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

18 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101

4.3 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 101

4.3 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

491 ft · 12 sec
Exit 8A Toward Sunset Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School Use the right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto West Sunset Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Vine Street

124 ft · 2 sec · Vine Street
13

Arrive at destination

Vine Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway

Merge onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Sunset Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8A Toward Sunset Boulevard
9
31.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles F...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.38 one way

$14.76 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $7.60 $15.21
premium $6.18 $7.81 $15.61
diesel $5.61 $7.09 $14.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.81 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.49 $2.05

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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 17, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday

Local time

3:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Hollywood, CA

Late night in Hollywood on Tuesday

Local time

3:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

71°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

42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a drive that's consistently engaging with frequent turns, as indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 32.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the profile, expect to be making adjustments to your steering and speed regularly. This isn't a route for cruising on autopilot; you'll be actively navigating through city environments for the full duration of the drive.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway.

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 9 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hollywood, CA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Universal Studios Hollywood — amusement park in Los Angeles, California, United States
  • • Hollyhock House — house in Los Angeles, California
  • • Madame Tussauds Hollywood — wax museum in Hollywood, California

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 42m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Santa Ana 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 Hollywood, 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 1.3 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (US 101 / Santa Ana 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 Hollywood, 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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