Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, CA
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This short 21.9-mile drive from Pomona to Anaheim in California's Pacific Coast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking around 30 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes the Orange Freeway, with segments on West Mission Boulevard and East Lincoln Avenue. Given its brevity, you won't need to split this into multiple days. The overall feel is a straightforward, highway-focused transit between two points within the same general area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| West Mission Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Temple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, CA and Anaheim, CA.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto West Mission Boulevard
Turn right onto West Temple Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 57
Merge onto CA 60; CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Take the exit
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West Mission Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward CA 57 South, CA 60 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pomona on Tuesday
Local time
3:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 2:47AM PDT until April 20 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Destination
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
3:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the journey on freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 14.2 miles on the Orange Freeway, offering a consistent driving pace. While the majority of the route is on well-trafficked main roads like the Orange Freeway, you'll also navigate sections of West Mission Boulevard and East Lincoln Avenue, which may offer a slight shift in the driving environment. It's a route designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and West Mission Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Mission Boulevard.
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 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Mission Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Founded 1888
Pomona is in the San Gabriel Valley, near Los Angeles, California. Named after the Roman goddess of fruit, in the 1920s it was indeed known as "the Queen of the Citrus Belt." However, its origins preceded that epoch as an allotment given to two ranchers, Ricardo Véjar and Ygnacio Palomares, in the 1830s, when the territory was still part of Mexico. After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and becoming part of the USA, it eventually became absorbed into the megalopolis of southern California, with perhaps its main standout nowadays being the site of the LA County Fair, or the location of Cal Polytechnic U.
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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