Origin
Cerritos, CA
Morning in Cerritos on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cerritos, 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
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cerritos, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Cerritos to Anaheim is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.8 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in about 15 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. Since the entire route stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will find it to be a simple, familiar commute. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $2, this trip is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the short duration offers great flexibility for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Anaheim Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Orangethorpe Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West La Palma Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Artesia Freeway
— 3.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cerritos, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
3
Continue on Orangethorpe Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Orangethorpe Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward CA 91 East
5
Merge onto CA 91
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West La Palma Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
420 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
12
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CA 91 / Artesia Freeway
Merge onto CA 91 / Artesia Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim 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 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim...
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Harbor Boulevard
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West La Palma Avenue
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
7:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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
15m 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 9.8-mile trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps you engaged. You will spend approximately 60% of your time on the highway, transitioning between the Artesia Freeway, the Riverside Freeway, and local surface streets like South Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 3.1-mile segment on the Artesia Freeway, which provides a brief period of consistent highway driving. As you navigate from the freeway onto local roads, the pace of the drive shifts, requiring you to adjust to changing traffic flows. It is a functional, efficient route that balances high-speed transit with typical suburban road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Artesia Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CA 91 / Artesia Freeway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CA 91 / Artesia Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (Harbor Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
159 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
8 ft
Highest Point
159 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
About the Cities
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 15m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Artesia 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 2 miles (CA 91 / Artesia Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (Harbor Boulevard): 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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