This 92.8-mile drive from Sun Village, CA to Anaheim, CA is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 55 minutes. It's a highway-focused route, with 85% of the journey on major freeways. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be on the Antelope Valley Freeway, I-5 Truck, and Santa Ana Freeway. This route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Sun Village, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Antelope Valley Freeway
29.6 mi
32m
I 5 Truck
25 mi
29m
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi
24m
Pearblossom Highway
4.5 mi
7m
East Avenue T
4.1 mi
7m
Golden State Freeway
3.9 mi
4m
West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
96th Street East
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Antelope Valley Freeway
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Village, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on East Avenue R 14
383 ft·22 sec·East Avenue R 14
2
Turn left onto 96th Street East
1.1 mi·2 min·96th Street East
3
Turn right onto East Avenue T
4.1 mi·7 min·East Avenue T
4
Continue on Pearblossom Highway
4.5 mi·7 min·Pearblossom Highway
5
Continue on US 6 Hist
1.0 mi·1 min·Sierra Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles
7
Merge onto CA 14
29 mi·31 min·Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
2.6 mi·3 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi·17 sec·I 5 Truck
Exit 158Toward I 405 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
25 mi·29 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi·1 min·Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa AnaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
21 mi·24 min·Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·33 sec
Exit 111Toward Lincoln AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi·3 min·West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft·14 sec·South Anaheim Boulevard
18
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes, this drive is best tackled in one go. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in both the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. With no recommended stops, you can be flexible with your timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so plan accordingly. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on traffic reports before you leave Sun Village, as conditions on the I-5 corridor can change rapidly and impact your travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Sun Village, CA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaheim, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sun Village, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sun Village, CA
This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sun Village, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Antelope Valley Freeway for about 29.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.9 and 90.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.9 mi into trip|~50m in|CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
40.8 mi into trip|~52m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44 mi into trip|~55m in|I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
8
69 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Stre...
7
90.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
$21.33 one way
$42.66 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$21.98
$43.96
premium
$6.18
$22.57
$45.14
diesel
$5.61
$20.49
$40.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Sun Village, CA
Morning
in Sun Village on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear
NW 15 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Morning
in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 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
1h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 44.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 92.8-mile journey, with 85% of it spent on major freeways. The route is characterized by continuous stretches of fast-paced driving, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 29.6 miles on the Antelope Valley Freeway. While primarily interstate, the route offers a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type, making it predictable for drivers. You'll likely experience typical Southern California freeway conditions as you make your way south.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on Antelope Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Antelope Valley Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.9 miles in near CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 39.9 miles (CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sun Village, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on Antelope Valley 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 39.9 miles (CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anaheim, CA before heading back.
