How far is Amesti, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Amesti, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.72 mi
06h 28m
Flight
306.68 mi
493.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.68 mi
Kilometers
493.56 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.72 mi
Kilometers
578.91 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM PDT
Return by in Amesti
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amesti
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amesti
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Amesti
178.3 mi
03h 14m
To Anaheim
181.4 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amesti and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amesti and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on East Rianda Road

    1782 ft · 1 min · East Rianda Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amesti Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Amesti Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Valley Road

    1843 ft · 53 sec · Green Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holohan Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Holohan Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Lake Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lake Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blackburn Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Riverside Drive

    68 m · 8 sec · East Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Riverside Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Riverside Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Riverside Road

    28 m · 1 sec · Riverside Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chittenden Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Chittenden Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2444 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    2.4 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real

  14. 14

    Continue on South Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 25 East

    1235 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pacheco Pass Highway

    35.8 mi · 43 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amesti and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 67%
Pacheco Pass Highway
35.8 mi · 10%
I 405 South
25 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 6%
Riverside Road
9.47 mi · 3%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
306.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 14m from Amesti
Leave By
11:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Amesti and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amesti to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.3 miles from Amesti and 181.4 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.21 one way or $146.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Amesti and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amesti and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 306.68 mi (493.56 km).

Amesti

#1 Amesti

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population3,478
Coordinates36.9635600, -121.7791200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rianda Road (-121.781739, 36.962488)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.05 L · about $73.21
Round trip
$146.42
25.38 gal · 96.1 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $73.21 $146.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.98 $153.96
Premium $6.24 $79.22 $158.45
Diesel $7.57 $96.03 $192.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amesti and Anaheim. The current time is 20:32:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.