Origin
Azusa, CA
Late night in Azusa on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Azusa, CA to Anaheim, 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
40m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azusa, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Azusa to Anaheim, you are in for a quick 29.8-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is easily accomplished as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize the Foothill Freeway, Orange Freeway, and East Lincoln Avenue to complete the transit. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is a very cost-effective route within the Pacific Coast region. This drive is ideal for those needing a direct, highway-focused connection between these two Southern California points. It is a straightforward commute that keeps you on the move without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Foothill Freeway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| San Gabriel Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Azusa Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Azusa Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Freeway
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azusa, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on CA 39
286 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Azusa Avenue
2
Turn left
282 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn right
152 ft
·
16 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto CA 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
San Gabriel Avenue
5
Continue on CA 39
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Azusa Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
7
Merge onto I 210
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Foothill Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44A
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on CA 57
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 60; CA 57
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
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.
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
15 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
40m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 83% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the road tackling a 19.6-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Orange Freeway. While the Foothill Freeway gets you started, the transition onto the Orange Freeway defines the middle portion of the drive. The personality of this trip is purely functional and fast-paced, lacking the technical twists of backroads in favor of direct interstate connectivity. Behind the wheel, you will notice a seamless shift from suburban arterial roads onto major highway corridors, maintaining a steady, consistent flow until you reach your final destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on Orange Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
158 ft
Total Climb
510 ft
Total Descent
961 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~8.7 mi in
Elevation Range
871 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Azusa, CA
Full guide →Founded 1887
Arriving 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 40m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 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 Anaheim, 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 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 Anaheim, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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