How far is Anaheim, CA from Signal Hill, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Signal Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Signal Hill.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
1684 ft · 58 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street
1751 ft · 52 sec · West Santa Ana Street
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Harbor Boulevard
1120 ft · 29 sec · Harbor Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Avenue South
834 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Temple Avenue
2303 ft · 58 sec · Temple Avenue
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Turn right onto East Willow Street
2709 ft · 55 sec · East Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Signal Hill.
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.
Garden Grove Freeway
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
9.21 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Signal Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Signal Hill?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Anaheim and 11.7 miles from Signal Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Cloudy near Signal Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Signal Hill. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 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 Signal Hill
City in Orange County, California, USA
| Population | 11,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8044600, -118.1678500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Signal Hill (-118.16785, 33.80446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
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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