How far is Anaheim, CA from Amesti, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Amesti, CA is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m 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
356.29 mi
06h 49m
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
356.29 mi
Kilometers
573.4 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amesti
Sat, Apr 11, 2:54 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sat, Apr 11, 9:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-11T08:05
Arrive Amesti
Sat, Apr 11, 2:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
10:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
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 Anaheim
178.2 mi
03h 24m
To Amesti
178.1 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles

    887 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1205 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on El Camino Real

    2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz

    1435 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chittenden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Riverside Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road

    44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Riverside Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lake Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lake Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Holohan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Holohan Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    1843 ft · 49 sec · Green Valley Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Amesti Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Amesti Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Rianda Road

    1782 ft · 1 min · East Rianda Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rianda Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
183 mi · 51%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 14%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
CA 152 West
36.3 mi · 10%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 6%
Riverside Road
9.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

183 mi · 03h 16m

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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
306.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 24m from Anaheim
Leave By
10:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Anaheim and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amesti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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 178.2 miles from Anaheim and 178.1 miles from Amesti.

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 49.6 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 $72.52 one way or $145.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Anaheim and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amesti.

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 Anaheim and Amesti. Straight-line distance: 306.68 mi (493.56 km).

Anaheim

#1 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
Amesti

#2 Amesti

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Population3,478
Coordinates36.9635600, -121.7791200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Amesti (-121.77912, 36.96356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.59 L · about $72.52
Round trip
$145.03
25.14 gal · 95.18 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.52 $145.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.25 $152.50
Premium $6.24 $78.47 $156.95
Diesel $7.57 $95.12 $190.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Amesti. The current time is 08:05:09.

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.