How far is Anaheim, CA from Burbank, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Burbank, CA is about 367.6 miles (591.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Burbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Burbank.
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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
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 87 North: Downtown San Jose
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Continue on Guadalupe Freeway
659 ft · 9 sec · Guadalupe Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280
924 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Leigh Avenue, Bascom Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leigh Avenue, Bascom Avenue
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkmoor Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Parkmoor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bascom Avenue
1995 ft · 51 sec · South Bascom Avenue
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Turn slight right
37 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Burbank.
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.
Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Burbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Burbank?
The road trip is about 367.6 miles (591.6 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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 183.9 miles from Anaheim and 183.7 miles from Burbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 $81.21 one way or $162.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Burbank.
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
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 330.13 mi (531.3 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 Burbank
Located in the Santa Clara Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this urbanized unincorporated area is composed mostly of residential and commercial neighborhoods.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3232800, -121.9316200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burbank (-121.93162, 37.32328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $6.26 | $81.21 | $162.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $84.29 | $168.58 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $86.76 | $173.51 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $109.12 | $218.23 |
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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