How far is Avalon, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Avalon, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avalon and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avalon and Santa Ana.
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Start on the route
148 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto West Paseo del Mar
57 m · 15 sec · West Paseo del Mar
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Turn left onto South Gaffey Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
155 m · 7 sec · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 47 North: Vincent Thomas Bridge, Terminal Island, Long Beach
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Seaside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Seaside Avenue
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego
1627 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405: San Diego Freeway, San Diego
1477 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden Grove Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
1550 ft · 20 sec · Garden Grove Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana, Broadway, Main Street
1342 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway, Main Street
2460 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway
1656 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
639 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1209 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avalon and Santa Ana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden Grove Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden Grove Freeway
9.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Avalon and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avalon to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Avalon and 17.7 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Avalon and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Anaheim City Clerk
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avalon and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 38.42 mi (61.83 km).
#1 Avalon
City on Santa Catalina Island in California, United States
| Population | 3,666 |
| Coordinates | 33.3428100, -118.3278500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Ana (-117.86783, 33.74557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
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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