How far is Anaheim, CA from Pomona, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Pomona, CA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
20.98 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.82 mi
28.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.82 mi
Kilometers
28.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pomona
Wed, Apr 22, 5:05 PM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 5:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-22T16:34
Arrive Pomona
Wed, Apr 22, 5:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rowland Heights
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Anaheim
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To Pomona
10.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue

    2060 ft · 45 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Temple Avenue

    2220 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Temple Avenue

    642 ft · 21 sec · West Temple Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Mission Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Mission Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
10.7 mi · 51%
West Mission Boulevard
3.19 mi · 15%
CA 57 North
1.9 mi · 9%
East Lincoln Avenue
1.46 mi · 7%
Pomona Freeway
1.18 mi · 6%
North State College Boulevard
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

5.88 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rowland Heights
00h 15m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Pomona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Anaheim and 10.5 miles from Pomona.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights

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 Rowland Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 10.2 mi away

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Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

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1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
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Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

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200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

The City of Orange

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300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

12 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

19 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Claremont, California

22 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Pomona. Straight-line distance: 17.82 mi (28.68 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
Pomona

#2 Pomona

The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population149,212
Coordinates34.0552900, -117.7522800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Pomona (-117.75228, 34.05529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.49 $8.98
Premium $6.24 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $7.57 $5.60 $11.20

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Pomona. The current time is 16:34:39.

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.