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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
13 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Gardena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: San Pedro
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1: Pacific Coast Highway
1177 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Pacific Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Eshelman Avenue
1050 ft · 43 sec · Eshelman Avenue
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Turn left onto 255th Street
48 m · 4 sec · 255th Street
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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.
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
13 mi · 00h 15m
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 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.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramount.
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lomita. Straight-line distance: 23.19 mi (37.32 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 Lomita
City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States
| Population | 19,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.7922400, -118.3150700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lomita (-118.31507, 33.79224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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