How far is Anaheim, CA from Monterey, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Monterey, CA is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Monterey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Monterey.
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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
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
773 ft · 17 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Sanborn Road
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Continue on East Blanco Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3198 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Monterey Salinas Highway
15.6 mi · 20 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Monterey
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Fremont Street
3063 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street
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Continue on Fremont Street
59 m · 5 sec · Fremont Street
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Continue on Munras Avenue
926 ft · 30 sec · Munras Avenue
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
534 ft · 21 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Street
704 ft · 18 sec · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
99 m · 8 sec · West Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Monterey.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Monterey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Monterey?
The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.6 miles from Anaheim and 173.6 miles from Monterey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.67 one way or $141.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near Monterey.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 294.86 mi (474.53 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 Monterey
City in California, United States
| Population | 28,511 |
| Coordinates | 36.6002400, -121.8946800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monterey (-121.89468, 36.60024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $70.67 | $141.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.31 | $148.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.48 | $152.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $92.70 | $185.39 |
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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