How far is Anaheim, CA from La Cañada Flintridge, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to La Cañada Flintridge, CA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and La Cañada Flintridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and La Cañada Flintridge.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 710 North: Pasadena
2151 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Long Beach Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Turn right onto West Valley Boulevard
2826 ft · 1 min · West Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Fremont Avenue
3.3 mi · 8 min · South Fremont Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Street
53 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn right onto South Pasadena Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Pasadena Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Foothill Boulevard
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left onto Foothill Boulevard
1374 ft · 39 sec · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vineta Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Vineta Avenue
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
9 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 La Cañada Flintridge.
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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 La Cañada Flintridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to La Cañada Flintridge?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Anaheim and 17.3 miles from La Cañada Flintridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near La Cañada Flintridge.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Gardens.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and La Cañada Flintridge. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 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 La Cañada Flintridge
City in California, United States
| Population | 19,730 |
| Coordinates | 34.1991700, -118.1878500 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Cañada Flintridge (-118.18785, 34.19917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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