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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.32 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.32 mi
Kilometers
37.53 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-15T07:13
Arrive Signal Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westminster
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Anaheim
11.6 mi
00h 15m
To Signal Hill
11.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
56°F
Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    1684 ft · 58 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street

    1751 ft · 52 sec · West Santa Ana Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Harbor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Harbor Boulevard

    1120 ft · 29 sec · Harbor Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Avenue South

    834 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Temple Avenue

    2303 ft · 58 sec · Temple Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Willow Street

    2709 ft · 55 sec · East Willow Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden Grove Freeway
9.21 mi · 39%
San Diego Freeway
7.17 mi · 31%
Santa Ana Freeway
2.73 mi · 12%
CA 22 West
1.12 mi · 5%
Harbor Boulevard
1.05 mi · 5%
East Willow Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 15m from Anaheim
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

12 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

14 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

17 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Signal Hill. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).

Anaheim

#1 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Signal Hill

#2 Signal Hill

City in Orange County, California, USA

Population11,280
Coordinates33.8044600, -118.1678500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Signal Hill (-118.16785, 33.80446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Signal Hill. The current time is 07:13:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.