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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1205 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Valley Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
1435 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chittenden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
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Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road
44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lake Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Holohan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Holohan Road
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
1843 ft · 49 sec · Green Valley Road
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Turn left onto Amesti Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Amesti Road
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Turn right onto East Rianda Road
1782 ft · 1 min · East Rianda Road
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
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Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Amesti. Straight-line distance: 306.68 mi (493.56 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amesti
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 3,478 |
| Coordinates | 36.9635600, -121.7791200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amesti (-121.77912, 36.96356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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