Origin
Norco, CA
Afternoon in Norco on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norco, 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
38m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norco, CA
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Trip Overview
Norco, CA to Anaheim, CA is 26.7 miles and takes about 38m via Riverside Freeway and Hamner Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from one part of Southern California to another. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the way, making it a straightforward and quick trip. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, offering a simple connection between two points in the Golden State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Hamner Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North State College Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Aryana Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Valley View Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 19.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norco, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on 5th Street
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto Aryana Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Aryana Avenue
3
Continue on Valley View Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Valley View Avenue
4
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
5
Turn left onto Hamner Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamner Avenue
6
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
9
Merge onto CA 91
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Riverside Freeway
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Aryana Avenue
Turn left onto Aryana Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
Navigation decision point
Toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Merge onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
$6.14 one way
$12.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 73% of it being on freeways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Riverside Freeway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 19.4 miles. The primary roads you'll navigate include the Riverside Freeway, Hamner Avenue, and East Lincoln Avenue, suggesting a transition from a major freeway to more local arterial roads as you approach Anaheim. This blend means you'll experience consistent speed for the majority of the drive, with a slight shift in pace near the end.
73% 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: 19.4 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Hamner Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Aryana Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Aryana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Norco, CA
Full guide →Norco is a city of 27,000 people (2019) in California. As a horse community, there are few sidewalks in the city of Norco; instead there are horse trails, and riders can ride to town and tie their horses at the many hitching rails and corrals placed close to businesses.
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 38m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 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 (Aryana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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