How far is Anaheim, CA from Lomita, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lomita, CA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
30.66 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.19 mi
37.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.19 mi
Kilometers
37.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.34 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lomita
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive Lomita
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Paramount
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Anaheim
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Lomita
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue

    1473 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

    132 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West

    1028 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gardena Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gardena Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro

    2298 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: San Pedro

    882 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Harbor Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 1: Pacific Coast Highway

    1177 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pacific Coast Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Pacific Coast Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eshelman Avenue

    1050 ft · 43 sec · Eshelman Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 255th Street

    48 m · 4 sec · 255th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 255th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
13 mi · 42%
Harbor Freeway
4.97 mi · 16%
Gardena Freeway
4.45 mi · 15%
Santa Ana Freeway
2.86 mi · 9%
West Pacific Coast Highway
1.86 mi · 6%
I 110 South
1.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

13 mi · 00h 15m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramount
00h 20m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Lomita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Paramount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Anaheim and 15.3 miles from Lomita.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paramount

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 Paramount and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 6.9 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 13.2 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
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramount.

BUS

Torrance, CA

13 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

13 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

19 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

20 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lomita. Straight-line distance: 23.19 mi (37.32 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
Lomita

#2 Lomita

City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States

Population19,851
Coordinates33.7922400, -118.3150700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Lomita (-118.31507, 33.79224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.46
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.23 $12.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $6.24 $6.74 $13.48
Diesel $7.57 $8.17 $16.34

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Lomita. The current time is 08:03:20.

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.