How far is Anaheim, CA from Lynwood, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lynwood, CA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
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 Lynwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Lynwood.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Adoree Street
2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street
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Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 105 West
930 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Century Freeway
1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Beach Boulevard
1832 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
1597 ft · 29 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Lynwood.
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
6.34 mi · 00h 07m
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 Lynwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Lynwood?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Anaheim and 10 miles from Lynwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Lynwood.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
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
Anaheim City Clerk
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lynwood. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.38 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 Lynwood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 68,508 |
| Coordinates | 33.9302900, -118.2114600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynwood (-118.21146, 33.93029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
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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