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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Ontario, 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

38m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 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

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
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.

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city located in south west San Bernardino County, California, United States

Ontario, CA

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 28.1 miles, the journey from Anaheim to Ontario is a straightforward trek across the Pacific Coast region. You can expect the drive to take approximately 38 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of about $7, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because you will be traveling entirely on local roads rather than major highways, this trip is best suited for those who don't mind navigating surface streets. It serves as a practical connection between two busy Southern California hubs without the need for extensive travel planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pomona Freeway 10.9 mi 12m
Orange Freeway 10.7 mi 12m
South Euclid Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
East Lincoln Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
North State College Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
South Placentia Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
West Orangethorpe Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
South Anaheim Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pomona Freeway — 10.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Ontario, 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

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 35 Toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Euclid Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto East Transit Street

370 ft · 21 sec · East Transit Street
15

Turn left onto South Lemon Avenue

258 ft · 16 sec · South Lemon Avenue
16

Turn left onto Holt Boulevard

386 ft · 11 sec · Holt Boulevard
17

Arrive at destination

Holt Boulevard

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.3 — 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.
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.
7
25.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.46 one way

$12.92 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $6.66 $13.31
premium $6.18 $6.83 $13.67
diesel $5.61 $6.20 $12.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday

Local time

2:09 AM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

Ontario, CA

Late night in Ontario on Tuesday

Local time

2:09 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

21 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

38m 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?

Forget the monotony of a high-speed interstate; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate using a series of local thoroughfares, specifically South Anaheim Boulevard, East Lincoln Avenue, and North State College Boulevard. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for frequent stops and turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. The character of this drive is decidedly urban, trading high-speed cruising for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. Expect the road to feel active and engaging as you maneuver through the local grid.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Pomona Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and Orange Freeway. 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 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 15 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Ontario, CA

Full guide →

Ontario is in San Bernardino County and the Southern California region, more than 35 miles (50 km) east of Los Angeles. From a traveler's perspective, Ontario is noteworthy mainly as the home of a large mall and the Ontario International Airport, a less crowded alternative to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the main airport serving the Inland Empire.

Top landmarks

  • • Frankish Building — building in Ontario, United States of America
  • • Ontario State Bank Block — bank building in Ontario, 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 38m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Pomona 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 Ontario, 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 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 Ontario, 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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