Origin
Torrance, CA
Late night in Torrance on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Torrance, CA to Anaheim, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Torrance, CA
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Trip Overview
Torrance, CA to Anaheim, CA is 28.3 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Artesia Freeway and Gardena Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a straightforward drive between two Southern California cities. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip. You'll primarily be on freeways, making it a quick transit for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia Freeway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Gardena Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Torrance Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| North Anaheim Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West La Palma Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Artesia Freeway
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrance, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Opal Street
206 ft
·
15 sec
·
Opal Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
300 ft
·
13 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Torrance Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Figueroa Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 110 North: Los Angeles
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 110
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward CA 91 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 91
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 91
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West La Palma Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
420 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
16
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.4 — 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
|
Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Torrance Boulevard
Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 110 North: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 110 North: Los Angeles
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 91 East
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
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 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Anaheim on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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 drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the 28.3 miles on freeways like the Artesia and Gardena Freeways. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 13.1 miles on the Artesia Freeway. After leaving the freeway system, the remaining portion of your trip will be on surface streets, likely involving more frequent traffic signals and intersections as you approach Anaheim.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Artesia Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Artesia Freeway and Gardena Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple 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 12 decision points packed into just 28.3 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 (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Torrance Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Torrance, CA
Full guide →Torrance is a city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, in Southern California. Even though it is one of the larger suburbs of Los Angeles (147,000 residents in 2020), it is overlooked by the throngs of tourists that visit LA. Torrance is often called "Japan's 48th Prefecture" due to its large Japanese population, and large Korean and other immigrant populations give the city a very global feel. Visitors wanting a quieter Los Angeles experience will do well to visit Torrance.
Top landmarks
- • Western Museum of Flight — aviation museum in Torrance, California
- • Toyota USA Automobile Museum — automobile museum in Torrance, California
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: 28.3 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Artesia 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 (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Torrance Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: 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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