Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Orange, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Orange is 6.4 miles and takes about 13 minutes via West Chapman Avenue and the Santa Ana Freeway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California. It's a quick hop that mostly sticks to surface streets, making it an easy drive for anyone needing to get between these two nearby cities. You won't be spending much time on the highway for this particular stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Chapman Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Santa Ana Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plaza Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Chapman Avenue
— 2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Orange, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Santa Ana Street
4
Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Harbor Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 107C
Toward State College Boulevard, The City Drive, Chapman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Chapman Avenue, Santa Ana
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Chapman Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chapman Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Plaza Square
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
Plaza Square
13
Arrive at destination
Plaza Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward State College Boulevard, The City Drive, Chapman Avenue
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 107C
Toward State College Boulevard, The City Drive,...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Orange, CA
Late night in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 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
16 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
13m 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 drive is mostly on surface roads, with only 24% of it on highways. You'll encounter about 2 miles on West Chapman Avenue before potentially merging onto the Santa Ana Freeway. Expect a more urban driving experience with frequent intersections and traffic signals once you transition away from freeway segments.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on West Chapman Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Anaheim Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 6.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Anaheim Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Orange, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Santa Ana
4.1 mi in
|
~8m
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 Orange, CA
Full guide →Founded 1869
Orange is a city in Orange County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • St. John's Lutheran Church — Historic church in Orange, California
- • Old Towne Orange Historic District — historic district in Orange, California
- • Lewis Ainsworth House — United States historic place in Orange, California, United States
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 13m. Total distance: 6.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on West Chapman Avenue. 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 Orange, 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: near the start (South Anaheim Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orange, 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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