How far is Anaheim, CA from Granite Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Granite Hills, CA is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Granite Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Granite Hills.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
1684 ft · 58 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street
1751 ft · 52 sec · West Santa Ana Street
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Harbor Boulevard
1120 ft · 29 sec · Harbor Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction
992 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee
2985 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 67 South: El Cajon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Vicente Freeway
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
2880 ft · 35 sec · North Magnolia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 East
1072 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 8 East
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Drive
1231 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Greenfield Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenfield Drive
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Turn left
119 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Granite Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Granite Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Granite Hills?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Anaheim and 53.3 miles from Granite Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Granite Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Granite Hills. Straight-line distance: 92.11 mi (148.24 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 Granite Hills
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,035 |
| Coordinates | 32.8031100, -116.9047500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite Hills (-116.90475, 32.80311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.47 | $46.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
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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