Origin
Loma Linda, CA
Late night in Loma Linda on Tuesday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loma Linda, 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
57m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loma Linda, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.7-mile drive from Loma Linda, CA to Anaheim, CA is perfectly suited for a single day trip, taking about 57 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Riverside Freeway (CA 91), making it a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical journey. Since both locations are within the Pacific Coast region, you won't encounter significant environmental shifts. Plan for a smooth, efficient trip with minimal need for overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| CA 91 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| East Washington Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Barton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North State College Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Anderson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loma Linda, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Anderson Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Anderson Street
2
Turn left onto Barton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Barton Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on East Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Washington Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 215
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 91
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Exit 34B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North State College Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Loma Linda, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Barton Road
Turn left onto Barton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
42.9 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$10.50 one way
$21.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
3:37 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
4 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
57m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 22.8 miles on the Riverside Freeway, allowing for consistent speed. You'll transition from East Washington Street onto the CA 91, which forms the backbone of this journey. The road's character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel between these Southern California cities.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and CA 91. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barton Road.
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 45.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Barton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Loma Linda, CA
Full guide →Loma Linda is a small city in San Bernardino County, Southern California. It has approximately 25,000 people and is adjacent to San Bernardino and Redlands.
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 57m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on Riverside 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: near the start (Barton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22 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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