Origin
Coto De Caza, CA
Morning in Coto De Caza on Sunday
Local time
7:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coto De Caza, 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
43m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coto De Caza, CA
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Trip Overview
This 30.4-mile drive from Coto De Caza to Anaheim, California, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 43 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on the Foothill Transportation Corridor, Santa Ana Freeway, and Irvine Boulevard, with about 27% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively short excursion is around $7. Given its brief duration and the local road focus, this route is best tackled in a single go, making it an easy addition to your Southern California itinerary. It's a practical drive that keeps you within the familiar Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Transportation Corridor | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Irvine Boulevard | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Coto de Caza Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Antonio Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Transportation Corridor | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foothill Transportation Corridor
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coto De Caza, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Via Barcaza
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Via Barcaza
2
Turn left onto Coto de Caza Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Coto de Caza Drive
3
Turn left onto Antonio Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Antonio Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CA 241 Toll North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 241 Toll
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Foothill Transportation Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward CA 133 South: Laguna Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 133 Toll
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Eastern Transportation Corridor
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 12
Toward Irvine Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Irvine Boulevard
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Irvine Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 5 North
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
17
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CA 133 South: Laguna Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward CA 133 South: Laguna Beach
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Irvine Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Irvine Boulevard
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 North
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$6.99 one way
$13.97 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
7:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 fairly turn-heavy local drive for this 30.4-mile journey. While 27% of your route involves highway travel, much of it will be on surface streets and arterial roads. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 8.4 miles on the Foothill Transportation Corridor. This road profile means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from quicker highway segments to more stop-and-go traffic as you approach your destination in Anaheim. It's a route that requires your attention to local signage and traffic signals.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Foothill Transportation Corridor.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Foothill Transportation Corridor. 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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