Origin
Stanton, CA
Morning in Stanton on Sunday
Local time
7:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanton, 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
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanton, CA
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Trip Overview
Stanton to Anaheim is 7.1 miles and takes about 15m via local roads, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within California, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway experience. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger day trip, offering a straightforward path between these neighboring cities without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Beach Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Orange Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Magnolia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Broadway
— 3.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on CA 39
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Beach Boulevard
2
Continue on CA 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Orange Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Orange Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Magnolia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Magnolia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Broadway
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Broadway
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
250 ft
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CA 39 / Beach Boulevard
Continue onto CA 39 / Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Magnolia Avenue
Turn left onto South Magnolia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Broadway
Turn right onto West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
7:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 7.1 miles. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 3.7 miles along West Broadway. The route primarily utilizes West Broadway, Beach Boulevard, and West Orange Avenue, requiring frequent attention to traffic signals and turns. You'll experience a consistent urban driving environment throughout, with no significant changes in road type or speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on West Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CA 39 / Beach Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CA 39 / Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (South Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Stanton, CA
Full guide →Founded 1956
Stanton is a city in Orange County in Southern California. While it is not at all a very important city, it is a terminus for visitors wanting to travel from Knott's Berry Farm to Disneyland or vice versa (see Get in below).
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 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on West Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (CA 39 / Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (South Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West Broadway): 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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