How far is Anaheim, CA from Gold River, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Gold River, CA is about 415.6 miles (668.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.5 miles (610.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
415.55 mi
07h 50m
Flight
379.49 mi
610.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.49 mi
Kilometers
610.73 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.55 mi
Kilometers
668.77 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold River
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-19T01:09
Arrive Gold River
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
8:20 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
207.9 mi
03h 55m
To Gold River
207.7 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Gold River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Gold River.

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1770 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Bradshaw Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe

    1851 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunrise Boulevard

    1904 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Sunrise Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunrise Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Coloma Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coloma Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Poker Flat Drive

    676 ft · 32 sec · Poker Flat Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roaring Camp Drive

    77 m · 16 sec · Roaring Camp Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Starbottle Court

    132 m · 19 sec · Starbottle Court

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Starbottle Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Gold River.

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 60%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
CA 99 North
30 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
21.3 mi · 5%
Bradshaw Road
11.3 mi · 3%
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 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
379.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 55m from Anaheim
Leave By
8:20 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Gold River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Gold River?

The road trip is about 415.6 miles (668.8 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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 207.9 miles from Anaheim and 207.7 miles from Gold River.

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

The direct path is about 379.5 miles (610.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 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 $84.57 one way or $169.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Gold River.

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 Gold River. Straight-line distance: 379.49 mi (610.73 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
Gold River

#2 Gold River

Census designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population7,912
Coordinates38.6262900, -121.2466200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Gold River (-121.24662, 38.62629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.66 gal
55.51 L · about $84.57
Round trip
$169.15
29.32 gal · 111.02 L
Estimated CO2
130.3 kg one way
Round trip: 260.6 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $84.57 $169.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $88.93 $177.86
Premium $6.24 $91.52 $183.04
Diesel $7.57 $110.93 $221.86

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 Gold River. The current time is 01:09:00.

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.