How far is Anaheim, CA from Lakewood, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lakewood, CA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Lakewood.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
1473 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West
1028 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bellflower, Bellflower Boulevard
1269 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Bellflower Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellflower Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Street
2626 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
2413 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto Candlewood Street
17 m · 1 sec · Candlewood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Candlewood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Lakewood.
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.
Artesia Freeway
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
8.57 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
La Palma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Anaheim and 7.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near La Palma
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 Tustin Parks & Recreation
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Palma.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.37 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a community in California's Los Angeles County.
| Population | 78,119 |
| Coordinates | 33.8536300, -118.1339600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-118.13396, 33.85363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
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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