Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Pomona, 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
30m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Pomona is 21 miles and takes about 30m via Orange Freeway/CA 57, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it a straightforward transit between two Southern California cities. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained freeways, so expect a predictable and efficient drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| West Mission Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| CA 57 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North State College Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Placentia Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Orangethorpe Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Pomona, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CA 57
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 57
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 20
Toward Temple Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Temple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Temple Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Mission Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto South Main Street
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 17.2 — 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.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 57
Take the exit onto CA 57 toward CA 57 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward CA 57 North
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Temple Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Temple Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.65 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Pomona, CA
Late night in Pomona on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 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
3 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
30m 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 64% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on the Orange Freeway and CA 57. The longest stretch on the freeway is 10.7 miles, which means you'll encounter a good number of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach Pomona. Surface streets like West Mission Boulevard become more prominent as you get closer to your destination, offering a change from continuous highway cruising.
64% 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: 10.7 mi on Orange Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and West Mission Boulevard. 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
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 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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.
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 Pomona, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
Pomona is in the San Gabriel Valley, near Los Angeles, California. Named after the Roman goddess of fruit, in the 1920s it was indeed known as "the Queen of the Citrus Belt." However, its origins preceded that epoch as an allotment given to two ranchers, Ricardo Véjar and Ygnacio Palomares, in the 1830s, when the territory was still part of Mexico. After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and becoming part of the USA, it eventually became absorbed into the megalopolis of southern California, with perhaps its main standout nowadays being the site of the LA County Fair, or the location of Cal Polytechnic U.
Top landmarks
- • Pomona Fox Theater — movie theater in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California
- • Ygnacio Palomares Adobe — historic house in California, United States
- • Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum — automotive museum in 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 30m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Orange 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 Pomona, 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 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 Pomona, 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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