Origin
Montebello, CA
Morning in Montebello on Sunday
Local time
9:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montebello, 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
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montebello, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.9-mile drive from Montebello, CA, to Anaheim, CA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on the Santa Ana Freeway and San Gabriel River Freeway, with a brief stint on West Whittier Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is an economical option for a quick trip within the Pacific Coast region. It's perfect for a short excursion or as part of a larger travel plan in Southern California. This is a very manageable journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Whittier Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Santa Ana Freeway
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montebello, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on West Whittier Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Whittier Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway South
3
Merge onto I 605
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 5 South, I 5 North: Santa Ana, Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana, Florence Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
11
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge onto I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South, I 5 North: Santa Ana, Los Angeles
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 11
Toward I 5 South, I 5 North: Santa Ana, Los Ang...
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Santa Ana, Florence Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana, Florence Avenue
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$4.57 one way
$9.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
9:12 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 highway-focused drive for about 75% of this journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 11.6 miles on the Santa Ana Freeway, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. While largely freeway, you'll experience a change as you transition onto West Whittier Boulevard, a more local road. This mix provides a dynamic driving experience, moving from faster highway speeds to a more community-oriented feel. The road's personality shifts, offering varied driving conditions.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and San Gabriel River Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway.
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 11 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montebello, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Montebello, CA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument — Monument in Montebello, California, USA
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 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Santa Ana 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 2.6 miles (I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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