How far is Anaheim, CA from Daly City, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Daly City, CA is about 412.8 miles (664.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
412.78 mi
07h 43m
Flight
369.36 mi
594.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Anaheim.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.36 mi
Kilometers
594.43 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.78 mi
Kilometers
664.31 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daly City
Sat, May 2, 8:57 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sat, May 2, 4:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-05-02T01:14
Arrive Daly City
Sat, May 2, 8:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 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
8:34 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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Anaheim
206.4 mi
03h 51m
To Daly City
206.4 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Daly City.

  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

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1015 ft · 17 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Daly City

    1294 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Daly City

    1344 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto John F Foran Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · John F Foran Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 82 North, CA 1 North: San Jose Avenue, Mission Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on San Jose Avenue

    2669 ft · 1 min · San Jose Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Mission Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Mission Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    14 m · 2 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 55%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

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
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
369.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 51m from Anaheim
Leave By
8:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Daly City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Daly City?

The road trip is about 412.8 miles (664.3 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.4 miles from Anaheim and 206.4 miles from Daly City.

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

The direct path is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 $84.05 one way or $168.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Daly City.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avenal, 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 Avenal.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Daly City. Straight-line distance: 369.36 mi (594.43 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
Daly City

#2 Daly City

The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.

Population106,280
Coordinates37.7057700, -122.4619200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Daly City (-122.46192, 37.70577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.57 gal
55.14 L · about $84.05
Round trip
$168.11
29.14 gal · 110.28 L
Estimated CO2
129.5 kg one way
Round trip: 259 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $84.05 $168.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $88.38 $176.76
Premium $6.24 $90.96 $181.92
Diesel $7.57 $110.25 $220.50

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Daly City. The current time is 01:14:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.