How far is Anaheim, CA from Carmel Valley Village, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Carmel Valley Village, CA is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.2 miles (459 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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 43m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Carmel Valley Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Carmel Valley Village.
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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
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
773 ft · 17 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Sanborn Road
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Continue on East Blanco Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3198 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Monterey Salinas Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Turn left onto Laureles Grade Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Laureles Grade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Carmel Valley Road
9 m · 1 sec · West Carmel Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Carmel Valley Road
3013 ft · 1 min · West Carmel Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Carmel Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Carmel Valley Village.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Patchy Fog near Carmel Valley Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Carmel Valley Village?
The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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 172.2 miles from Anaheim and 172.2 miles from Carmel Valley Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.2 miles (459 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 $70.09 one way or $140.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Patchy Fog near Carmel Valley Village.
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 Carmel Valley Village. Straight-line distance: 285.21 mi (459 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 Carmel Valley Village
Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 4,407 |
| Coordinates | 36.5060500, -121.7659400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmel Valley Village (-121.76594, 36.50605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $70.09 | $140.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $73.70 | $147.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.85 | $151.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $91.94 | $183.88 |
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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