How far is Anaheim, CA from Orange, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Orange, CA is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
6.36 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.82 mi
7.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.82 mi
Kilometers
7.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.36 mi
Kilometers
10.23 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-23T05:28
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Garden Grove
CA

The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.

From Anaheim
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To Orange
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    1684 ft · 58 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street

    1751 ft · 52 sec · West Santa Ana Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Harbor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Harbor Boulevard

    1120 ft · 29 sec · Harbor Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard, The City Drive, Chapman Avenue

    3108 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 5 South: Chapman Avenue, Santa Ana

    677 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Chapman Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Chapman Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Plaza Square

    34 m · 4 sec · Plaza Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plaza Square

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
203.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Chapman Avenue
2.05 mi · 32%
Santa Ana Freeway
1.56 mi · 24%
Harbor Boulevard
1.05 mi · 17%
State College Boulevard
0.59 mi · 9%
I 5 South
0.4 mi · 6%
West Santa Ana Street
0.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Chapman Avenue

Turn straight onto West Chapman Avenue

2.05 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden Grove
00h 06m from Anaheim
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Garden Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Anaheim and 3.2 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Garden Grove

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 Garden Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 6.1 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 1.4 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 Garden Grove.

RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

6 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

11 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

20 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Orange. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.75 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
Orange

#2 Orange

The sixth most populous city in California.

Population138,192
Coordinates33.7877900, -117.8531100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Orange (-117.85311, 33.78779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.54
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.27 $2.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $6.24 $1.37 $2.75
Diesel $7.57 $1.66 $3.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Orange. The current time is 05:28:12.

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.