How far is Anaheim, CA from Lake Arrowhead, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lake Arrowhead, CA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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 most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
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 Lake Arrowhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Lake Arrowhead.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
1483 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
2344 ft · 31 sec · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
2077 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland
3047 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 210 East
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2448 ft · 32 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
1312 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Waterman Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Continue on Rim of the World Highway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Rim of the World Highway
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Mittry Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mittry Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mittry Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Lake Arrowhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
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 Lake Arrowhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Lake Arrowhead?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Anaheim and 35.3 miles from Lake Arrowhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Lake Arrowhead.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Loma Linda City Hall
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lake Arrowhead. Straight-line distance: 50.39 mi (81.09 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 Lake Arrowhead
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 12,424 |
| Coordinates | 34.2483400, -117.1892100 |
| Altitude | 1577 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arrowhead (-117.18921, 34.24834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $14.36 | $28.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
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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