How far is Anaheim, CA from Palos Verdes Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Palos Verdes Estates, CA is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Palos Verdes Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Palos Verdes Estates.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
1473 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West
1028 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
13 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on West Artesia Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sepulveda Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sepulveda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Palos Verdes Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Palos Verdes Boulevard
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Continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1028 ft · 25 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Keep slight right to continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1380 ft · 31 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Turn right onto Via Corta
119 m · 13 sec · Via Corta
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Continue on Via Almar
154 m · 14 sec · Via Almar
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Almar
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Palos Verdes Estates.
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.
Artesia Freeway
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
13 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Palos Verdes Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Palos Verdes Estates?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Rancho Dominguez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Anaheim and 17 miles from Palos Verdes Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Palos Verdes Estates.
Stop Ideas Near East Rancho Dominguez
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
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Rancho Dominguez.
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
El Segundo, CA
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Palos Verdes Estates. Straight-line distance: 27.54 mi (44.32 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 Palos Verdes Estates
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,079 |
| Coordinates | 33.8010500, -118.3924500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palos Verdes Estates (-118.39245, 33.80105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
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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