How far is Anaheim, CA from Rowland Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Rowland Heights, CA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Rowland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Rowland Heights.
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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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Continue on North Anaheim Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
1850 ft · 48 sec · West La Palma Avenue
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Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
8.8 mi · 15 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Fullerton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fullerton Road
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Turn right onto Mescal Street
1283 ft · 59 sec · Mescal Street
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Turn right onto Batson Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Batson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Batson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Rowland Heights.
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.
Harbor Boulevard
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
8.77 mi · 00h 15m
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 Sunny near Rowland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Rowland Heights?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Brea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Anaheim and 5.5 miles from Rowland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Rowland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Brea
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 Brea.
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 Rowland Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.68 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 Rowland Heights
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 48,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.9761200, -117.9053400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowland Heights (-117.90534, 33.97612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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