How far is Anaheim, CA from Coto De Caza, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Coto De Caza, CA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.23 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.68 mi
39.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.68 mi
Kilometers
39.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.23 mi
Kilometers
48.65 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coto De Caza
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Coto De Caza
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Foothill Ranch
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Anaheim
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Coto De Caza
15.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Coto De Caza.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Coto De Caza.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    1684 ft · 58 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street

    1751 ft · 52 sec · West Santa Ana Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Harbor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Harbor Boulevard

    1120 ft · 29 sec · Harbor Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    788 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    981 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1198 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, First Street

    1122 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Irvine Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Irvine Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 133 Toll North

    1308 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 241 South: Santa Margarita

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Antonio Parkway

    1871 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Antonio Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antonio Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Coto de Caza Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coto de Caza Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Via Roble

    1384 ft · 1 min · Via Roble

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Via Colinas

    1047 ft · 48 sec · Via Colinas

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Coto de Caza Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Coto de Caza Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Via Barcaza

    44 m · 6 sec · Via Barcaza

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Via Barcaza

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Coto De Caza.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Transportation Corridor
8.81 mi · 29%
Irvine Boulevard
6.94 mi · 23%
Santa Ana Freeway
4.82 mi · 16%
Coto de Caza Drive
2.18 mi · 7%
Antonio Parkway
1.27 mi · 4%
Harbor Boulevard
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Transportation Corridor

Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor

8.81 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foothill Ranch
00h 22m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Coto De Caza.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Coto De Caza?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foothill Ranch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Anaheim and 15.1 miles from Coto De Caza.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Coto De Caza.

Stop Ideas Near Foothill Ranch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Foothill Ranch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 12.6 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 5.1 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Foothill Ranch
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foothill Ranch.

RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

9 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

San Juan Capistrano

21 mi away
26701 Verdugo Street
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

25 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Coto De Caza. Straight-line distance: 24.68 mi (39.72 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
Coto De Caza

#2 Coto De Caza

Census-designated place in Orange County, California

Population14,866
Coordinates33.6041900, -117.5869900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Coto De Caza (-117.58699, 33.60419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.49 $12.98
Premium $6.24 $6.68 $13.36
Diesel $7.57 $8.10 $16.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Coto De Caza. The current time is 23:41:50.

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.