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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
1483 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
2344 ft · 31 sec · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
2077 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
16 mi · 19 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1328 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hamner Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2733 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Valley View Avenue
949 ft · 32 sec · Valley View Avenue
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Continue on Aryana Avenue
1615 ft · 57 sec · Aryana Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Norco. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 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 Norco
City in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 27,892 |
| Coordinates | 33.9311300, -117.5486600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norco (-117.54866, 33.93113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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