How far is Anaheim, CA from Echo Park, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Echo Park, CA is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
28.11 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.98 mi
41.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.98 mi
Kilometers
41.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.11 mi
Kilometers
45.24 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Echo Park
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Oct 15, 2:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Echo Park
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Fe Springs
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Anaheim
14 mi
00h 18m
To Echo Park
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Echo Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Echo Park.

  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 left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    2186 ft · 34 sec · Hollywood Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Boulevard, Echo Park Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Glendale Boulevard

    50 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Bellevue Avenue

    622 ft · 13 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard

    2104 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    601 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sunset Boulevard

    99 m · 8 sec · West Sunset Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Echo Park.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
25.6 mi · 91%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 4%
Glendale Boulevard
0.51 mi · 2%
Hollywood Freeway
0.41 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.17 mi · 1%
Bellevue Avenue
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Fe Springs
00h 18m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Echo Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Echo Park?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Anaheim and 14 miles from Echo Park.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Echo Park.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs

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 Santa Fe Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.1 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Los ANgeles city Hall

Los Angeles , CA
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

17 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Long Beach, California

21 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Pasadena, California

22 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Echo Park. Straight-line distance: 25.98 mi (41.81 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Echo Park

Echo Park is a historic, hilly neighborhood located northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Population0
Coordinates34.0780800, -118.2606600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Echo Park (-118.26066, 34.07808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $6.20
Round trip
$12.40
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $6.20 $12.40
Mid-grade $6.50 $6.43 $12.87
Premium $6.69 $6.62 $13.24
Diesel $8.41 $8.33 $16.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Echo Park. The current time is 13:20:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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