Origin
Hemet, CA
Late night in Hemet on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hemet, 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
1h 29m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hemet, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hemet to Anaheim covers 65.3 miles across the Pacific Coast region, typically taking about 1 hour and 29 minutes of drive time. This trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations along the way. With an estimated fuel cost of just $15, it remains an affordable trek for a quick change of scenery. Because the entire journey stays within the state of California, you will enjoy a consistent driving environment from start to finish. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, this route provides a practical connection between these two hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 91 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Van Buren Boulevard | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| Riverside Freeway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Escondido Freeway | 10 mi | 11m |
| Florida Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Pinacate Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Matthews Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CA 91
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemet, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on CA 74; CA 79
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida Avenue
2
Continue on CA 74; CA 79
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Continue on CA 74
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pinacate Road
4
Continue on CA 74
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Matthews Road
5
Take the exit onto CA 74
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 74
Toward I 215 North, CA 74 West: Riverside
6
Merge onto I 215
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 25
Toward Van Buren Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Van Buren Boulevard
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Van Buren Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CA 91 West
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10
Merge onto CA 91
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CA 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North State College Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Hemet, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 23.1 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Van Buren Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Van Buren Boulevard
7
34.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left toward CA 91 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Toward CA 91 West
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward State College Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.88 | $31.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
13 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
1h 29m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 65.3-mile path. You will spend roughly 57% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing CA 91 and the Riverside Freeway, balanced by stretches on local roads like Van Buren Boulevard. The drive features a variety of conditions, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 16.7 miles on CA 91. You should prepare for a transition from the inland setting of Hemet to the denser traffic patterns closer to Anaheim. This combination of high-speed freeway travel and local thoroughfares keeps the drive engaging without being overly technical.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on CA 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Hemet, CA
Full guide →Hemet is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on CA 91. 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 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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