How far is Anaheim, CA from Riverdale, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Riverdale, CA is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Riverdale.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Kettleman City, Fresno
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto West Mount Whitney Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Mount Whitney Avenue
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Turn right onto South Valentine Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · South Valentine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Valentine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Riverdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Anaheim and 117.9 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.00 one way or $96.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 210.33 mi (338.5 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 Riverdale
Census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States
| Population | 3,153 |
| Coordinates | 36.4310600, -119.8595800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-119.85958, 36.43106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $62.96 | $125.91 |
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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