Origin
West Covina, CA
Morning in West Covina on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Covina, 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
36m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Covina, CA
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Trip Overview
West Covina to Anaheim is 20.1 miles and takes about 36 minutes via North Harbor Boulevard/South Azusa Avenue/South Valinda Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, connecting two points within the same state. Given its brief duration and local road profile, this drive is best suited for a quick transit between nearby areas rather than an extended journey. Expect a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive that doesn't require extensive planning for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Harbor Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| South Azusa Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Valinda Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Fullerton Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pomona Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Covina Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Amar Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Anaheim Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Harbor Boulevard
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Covina, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
165 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto West Covina Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Covina Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on South Valinda Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valinda Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Amar Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Amar Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto N8
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Azusa Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto N8
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Azusa Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CA 60 East: Pomona
9
Merge onto CA 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 19
Toward Fullerton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
213 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Fullerton Road South
12
Turn straight onto Fullerton Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fullerton Road
13
Continue on North Harbor Boulevard
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Harbor Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West La Palma Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
420 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
17
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.9 — 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
|
West Covina Parkway
Turn right onto West Covina Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
N8 / South Azusa Avenue
Turn right onto N8 / South Azusa Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Fullerton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward Fullerton Road
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fullerton Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Fullerton Road South
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West La Palma Avenue
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:57AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:57AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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
7 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
36m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 10% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through city streets, primarily using North Harbor Boulevard, South Azusa Avenue, and South Valinda Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on North Harbor Boulevard, offering a brief period of uninterrupted driving before you're back to more frequent turns. This road personality means you should anticipate navigating traffic signals and intersections regularly.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on North Harbor Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 West Covina Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Covina Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (N8 / South Azusa Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 West Covina, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Fullerton Road South along the way.
Fullerton Road South
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in West Covina, CA
Full guide →West Covina is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern 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 36m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on North Harbor Boulevard. 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 (West Covina Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (N8 / South Azusa Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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