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Trip from Anaheim, CA to North Edwards, 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

2h 33m

Distance

125 mi

201 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Downtown North Edwards, CA, CA

North Edwards, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

This 125-mile drive from Anaheim, CA to North Edwards, CA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Ontario Freeway, and Pomona Freeway, with about 43% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this excursion is around $29. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the same region without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62.5 miles from Anaheim, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 41.8 mi 51m
Ontario Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Pomona Freeway 16.5 mi 19m
Mojave-Barstow Highway 11.5 mi 12m
Orange Freeway 10.7 mi 12m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 5.4 mi 5m
Barstow-Bakersfield Highway 4.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 41.8 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and North Edwards, 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

16 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 41 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 15 North: Barstow
14

Merge onto I 15

17 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist

5.4 mi · 5 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
19

Continue on this road

0.9 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
20

Continue on US 395

42 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 206 Toward CA 58 West: Mojave Use the left lane.
22

Merge onto CA 58

4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
23

Continue on CA 58

11 mi · 12 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward Clay Mine Road
25

Turn right onto Clay Mine Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Clay Mine Road
26

Turn right onto Bellaire Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Bellaire Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Bellaire Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 33 minutes for this 125-mile trip, you have flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving Anaheim in the morning to avoid peak traffic, especially on the Ontario and Pomona Freeways. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $29, you can easily complete this drive in a single stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to North Edwards, as services might become less frequent in the latter part of the drive. The longest stretch on the Blue Star Memorial Highway is over 40 miles, so plan your needs accordingly before entering that segment.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.5 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Edwards, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA

This is one driving day of about 125 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 41.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hesperia, CA

63 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ontario, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hesperia, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anaheim, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17145337225

Visit website

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17145337225

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Orange, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17147873925

Visit website

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Orange, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brea, CA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brea, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fontana, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Boron Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Boron Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

High Desert Truck Stop

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.6 mi from route

TA

0.9 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.9 mi from route

Unity Escape Rooms

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hours: 9:45 am–9:30 pm

+18773386489

Visit website

Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

Mission Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16572345625

Visit website

Animation Academy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, CA

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

Infinity Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: 2:30–11 pm

+16572352578

Visit website

Exit Game OC - Escape Room

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17146037705

Visit website

Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16572783407

Visit website

NHRA Motorsports Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pomona, California

Hours: Closed

+19096222133

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 107.2 — 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.
6
11.8 mi into trip | ~17m 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.
8
30.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Die...
7
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Turn left toward CA 58 West: Mojave

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 206 Toward CA 58 West: Mojave

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.73 one way

$57.46 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $29.61 $59.21
premium $6.18 $30.40 $60.80
diesel $5.61 $27.60 $55.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00
Efficient EV 31.3 0 $10.94 $5.00
EV Truck/SUV 50 0 $17.50 $8.00

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

3:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Clear

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

North Edwards, CA

Late night in North Edwards on Tuesday

Local time

3:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

2h 33m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this 125-mile route, featuring both highway and local road segments. With 43% of the drive on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, but also periods of more varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.8 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from freeway familiarity to potentially more open terrain as you approach North Edwards.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.8 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 125 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange 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.

Between Anaheim, CA and North Edwards, CA, road signs point toward San Diego and Bishop.

San Diego

30.9 mi in | ~39m

Bishop

64.2 mi in | ~1h 16m

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 2h 33m. Total distance: 125 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.8 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 10 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 North Edwards, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange 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 North Edwards, 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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