How far is Anaheim, CA from Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Rancho Cucamonga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Rancho Cucamonga.
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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 km · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue
2060 ft · 45 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 57 North: Pomona
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ontario Airport
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
2484 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.7 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Ontario, Upland
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
2099 ft · 47 sec · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right
15 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Rancho Cucamonga.
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.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Rancho Cucamonga?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Diamond Bar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Anaheim and 16.6 miles from Rancho Cucamonga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Anaheim and Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond Bar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Rancho Cucamonga. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.27 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 Rancho Cucamonga
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 178,849 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064000, -117.5931100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Cucamonga (-117.59311, 34.1064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
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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