How far is Anaheim, CA from Placentia, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Placentia, CA is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Placentia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Placentia.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North State College Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Placentia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Crowther Avenue
2360 ft · 52 sec · West Crowther Avenue
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Turn left onto South Melrose Street
1959 ft · 1 min · South Melrose Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chapman Avenue
660 ft · 24 sec · West Chapman Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bradford Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · North Bradford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bradford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Placentia.
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.
East Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.46 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Placentia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Placentia?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Fullerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Anaheim and 2.2 miles from Placentia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Placentia.
Stop Ideas Near Fullerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fullerton.
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 Placentia. Straight-line distance: 3.6 mi (5.79 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 Placentia
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 51,519 |
| Coordinates | 33.8722400, -117.8703400 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Placentia (-117.87034, 33.87224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
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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