How far is Anaheim, CA from Norco, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Norco, CA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
26.56 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22 mi
35.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22 mi
Kilometers
35.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.75 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norco
Tue, Apr 21, 2:04 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Tue, Apr 21, 2:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-21T01:26
Arrive Norco
Tue, Apr 21, 2:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Anaheim
13.3 mi
00h 19m
To Norco
13.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    1483 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    2344 ft · 31 sec · Orange Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside

    2077 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    16 mi · 19 min · Riverside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1328 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamner Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Hamner Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Valley View Avenue

    949 ft · 32 sec · Valley View Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Aryana Avenue

    1615 ft · 57 sec · Aryana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
18.7 mi · 70%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.26 mi · 9%
Hamner Avenue
1.97 mi · 7%
South Main Street
1.16 mi · 4%
4th Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Orange Freeway
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 19m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anaheim and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Anaheim and 13.3 miles from Norco.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anaheim and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norco.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 12.6 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Yorba Linda
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Norco. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 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
Norco

#2 Norco

City in Riverside County, California, United States

Population27,892
Coordinates33.9311300, -117.5486600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Norco (-117.54866, 33.93113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.85
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.42 $10.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $6.24 $5.87 $11.74
Diesel $7.57 $7.11 $14.23

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Norco. The current time is 01:26:24.

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.