How far is Anaheim, CA from Hollywood, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Hollywood, CA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
32.13 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.81 mi
47.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Tue, May 12, 6:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-05-12T17:26
Arrive Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Bell Gardens
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Anaheim
16 mi
00h 21m
To Hollywood
16.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Hollywood.

  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

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hollywood Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunset Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School

    593 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Sunset Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Vine Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
25.6 mi · 80%
Hollywood Freeway
4.3 mi · 13%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 3%
West Sunset Boulevard
0.72 mi · 2%
I 5 North
0.17 mi · 1%
Sunset Boulevard West
0.11 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Gardens
00h 21m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Anaheim and 16.1 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens

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 Bell Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 2.4 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 6.8 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 8.8 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 9 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 Bell Gardens.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

13 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Torrance, CA

18 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

20 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

20 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.97 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
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

District in Los Angeles, California, United States

Population167,664
Coordinates34.0983400, -118.3267400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Hollywood (-118.32674, 34.09834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.04
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.52 $13.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $6.24 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $7.57 $8.55 $17.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Hollywood. The current time is 17:26:19.

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.