Origin
Anaheim, CA
Morning in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Seal Beach, 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
29m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seal Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Anaheim to Seal Beach is 20.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Garden Grove Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a simple hop between two Southern California locales. Expect a straightforward commute, primarily on well-traveled freeways, ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer coastal exploration. The minimal distance and duration mean you can easily fit this trip into any schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove Freeway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Seal Beach Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| San Diego Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Coast Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Santa Ana Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden Grove Freeway
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Seal Beach, 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
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 107B
Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CA 22
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden Grove Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 22; I 405
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
San Diego Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 22
Toward Seal Beach Boulevard, Los Alamitos Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Seal Beach Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Seal Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto CA 1
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pacific Coast Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Seal Beach Boulevard, Los Alamitos Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward Seal Beach Boulevard, Los Alamitos Boule...
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Seal Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto Seal Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CA 1 / Pacific Coast Highway
Turn right onto CA 1 / Pacific Coast Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
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
Seal Beach, CA
Morning in Seal Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
8 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
29m 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 about 65% of the journey on freeways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Garden Grove Freeway, including the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving at 9.2 miles. As you progress, the drive transitions onto the Santa Ana Freeway before reaching Seal Beach Boulevard. It's a practical, direct path designed for efficient travel, offering a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or scenery.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Garden Grove Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden Grove Freeway and Seal Beach Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Seal Beach, CA
Full guide →Seal Beach is a city in Orange County, Southern California. Seal beach is a small town on the coast with a beach front and pier. Main Street is a pleasant place to stroll with a number of restaurants, bars and gift shops.
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 29m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Garden Grove 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 Seal Beach, 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seal Beach, 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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