Origin
Anaheim, CA
Morning in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Monrovia, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monrovia, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Anaheim to Monrovia is 33 miles and takes about 42 minutes via the San Gabriel River Freeway and Foothill Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of California. You'll spend most of your time on well-trafficked freeways, making this a practical option for a quick trip. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Foothill Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Myrtle Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Lime Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Gabriel River Freeway
— 15.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Monrovia, 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
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 605 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 605
16 mi
·
17 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 27B
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 210
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 34
Toward Myrtle Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on East Central Avenue
406 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto South Myrtle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Myrtle Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto East Lime Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Lime Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
East Lime Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel Ri...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 605 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 605 North
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 27B
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Myrtle Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 34
Toward Myrtle Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.17 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Monrovia, CA
Morning in Monrovia on Sunday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
20 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
42m 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?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the drive on major freeways. Expect consistent travel speeds as you navigate the San Gabriel River Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, and Foothill Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on the San Gabriel River Freeway. While the character remains largely that of a freeway commute, the transition between these main arteries will mark the progression of your journey.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on San Gabriel River Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Gabriel River Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway.
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 14 decision points packed into just 33 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: 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
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: 33 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on San Gabriel River Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Monrovia, 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: 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 Monrovia, 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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