How far is Anaheim, CA from San Juan Bautista, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to San Juan Bautista, CA is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and San Juan Bautista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and San Juan Bautista.
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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
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Turn straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto The Alameda
1164 ft · 27 sec · The Alameda
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
93 m · 12 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Second Street
887 ft · 35 sec · Second Street
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Turn left onto Polk Street
79 m · 15 sec · Polk Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
41 m · 23 sec · Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and San Juan Bautista.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near San Juan Bautista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to San Juan Bautista?
The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Anaheim and 168.5 miles from San Juan Bautista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.65 one way or $137.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Chance Light Rain near San Juan Bautista.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and San Juan Bautista. Straight-line distance: 291.44 mi (469.03 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 San Juan Bautista
City in San Benito County, California, United States
| Population | 2,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.8455100, -121.5380000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Juan Bautista (-121.538, 36.84551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $68.65 | $137.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.19 | $144.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $74.29 | $148.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $90.05 | $180.09 |
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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