Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, CA
Wikimedia Commons
If you are traveling from Corona to Anaheim, you are looking at a straightforward 23.2-mile journey across Southern California’s Pacific Coast region. This quick transit typically takes about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. Since the route is entirely contained within the same region, you won't experience drastic transitions in landscape, but you will benefit from a simple, efficient connection. It is a practical drive for those needing to move between these two points without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North State College Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, CA and Anaheim, CA.
Start on East 6th Street
Continue on East 6th Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left
Continue on this road
Merge onto CA 91
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
Take the exit
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward State College Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Corona on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Riverside Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.4 miles. After navigating the freeway, the experience shifts as you transition onto East Lincoln Avenue and North State College Boulevard for the final portion of the drive. The personality of this route is functional and direct, favoring speed over scenic detours. Expect a consistent pace behind the wheel as you move from the inland corridor toward your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and East Lincoln Avenue. 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 Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.2 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 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Anaheim, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Fullerton, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Anaheim, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Anaheim, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Anaheim, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: thai
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
Anaheim, CA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Corona, CA
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
Fullerton, CA
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: 06:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Corona, CA
Cuisine: burger
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, right off the route
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Monument
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Monument
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Corona is a city in Riverside County in Southern California. It is a diverse city with different types of people, and is generally considered a "privileged suburb" of Los Angeles.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 23.2 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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