Origin
Upland, CA
Late night in Upland on Tuesday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, 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
39m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Upland to Anaheim is 29.8 miles and takes about 39m via Orange Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in California. It's a straightforward drive primarily on freeways, making it an easy choice for a short hop. You'll likely find this route efficient for getting between these two Southern California locations without significant time commitment. Consider this your go-to for a simple transit day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 7 mi | 8m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Euclid Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Freeway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on North 2nd Avenue
481 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto 9th Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
9th Street
3
Continue on 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
9th Street
4
Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Euclid Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
6
Merge onto I 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
7
Take the exit
281 ft
·
6 sec
8
Merge onto I 10 EXPR
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
San Bernardino Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CA 57: Santa Ana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 57
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto CA 60; CA 57
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
9th Street
Enter roundabout onto 9th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
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
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 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
5 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
39m 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 highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.2 miles on the Orange Freeway, allowing for consistent speed. The primary roads include the San Bernardino Freeway and East Lincoln Avenue, indicating a transition from higher-speed routes to potentially more local surface streets closer to your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Orange Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Orange Freeway and San Bernardino Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 9th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 23 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.9 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Upland, CA
Full guide →Upland is a city in San Bernardino County on the edge of the Inland Empire in Southern California. Formally incorporated in 1906, Upland has a long, rich history in agriculture and included a segment of Route 66. Upland and the region used to be home to thousands of acres of citrus groves; today, however, the city is home to many quiet residential neighborhoods and is a gateway to recreational opportunities in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Top landmarks
- • Madonna of the Trail — series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United St...
- • Old Carnegie Library — library building in Upland, California, United States
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 39m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Orange 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 0.1 miles (9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.9 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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