Origin
Burbank, CA
Morning in Burbank on Sunday
Local time
7:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burbank, CA to Anaheim, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burbank, CA
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Trip Overview
This 36.3-mile drive from Burbank, CA to Anaheim, CA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 46 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, with a highway share of 93%, making it a very direct journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8. Given the short distance and duration, this is an ideal option for a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides on this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| Golden State Freeway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Ikea Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Verdugo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Olive Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South First Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Santa Ana Freeway
— 20.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on East Olive Avenue
517 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Olive Avenue
2
Turn left onto South First Street
432 ft
·
9 sec
·
South First Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Ikea Way
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ikea Way
4
Turn right onto East Verdugo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Verdugo Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on South Front Street
526 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Front Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
13
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Burbank, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South First Street
Turn left onto South First Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Verdugo Avenue
Turn right onto East Verdugo Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Stre...
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.34 one way
$16.69 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
7:16 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
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 36.3-mile journey. With a 93% highway share, you'll primarily be on the Santa Ana Freeway and the Golden State Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.7 miles on the Santa Ana Freeway. While largely a freeway cruise, you will transition onto West Lincoln Avenue as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in scenery from the high-speed travel. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Golden State 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 South First Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South First Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Verdugo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: 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 Burbank, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Santa Ana
12.5 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 5
About the Cities
Starting in Burbank, CA
Full guide →Founded 1887
The self-declared "Media Capital of the World", Burbank is a small city in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California, in the Los Angeles area. It is the home of the headquarters and primary studios of Warner Bros. and Disney, and of the animation studios of Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.
Top landmarks
- • Walt Disney Studios — film studio in Burbank, California, United States
- • Warner Bros. Water Tower — Historic water tower on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, California; als...
- • Burbank City Hall — City hall in California, United States
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 46m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on Santa Ana 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 0.1 miles (South First Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Verdugo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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