How far is Bell Gardens, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Bell Gardens, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
18.06 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.06 mi
Kilometers
29.06 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM PDT
Return by in Bell Gardens
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bell Gardens
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bell Gardens
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
La Mirada
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Bell Gardens
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Anaheim
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bell Gardens and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bell Gardens and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Florence Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Florence Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    122 m · 18 sec · Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    130 m · 16 sec · Garfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florence Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Florence Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 Southbound: Santa Ana

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bell Gardens and Anaheim.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
11 mi · 61%
Florence Avenue
3.87 mi · 21%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 7%
Lincoln Avenue
0.46 mi · 3%
I 5 Southbound
0.38 mi · 2%
Garfield Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

11 mi · 00h 13m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Mirada
00h 13m from Bell Gardens
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bell Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bell Gardens to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

La Mirada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bell Gardens and 9.4 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bell Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near La Mirada

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 La Mirada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.3 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 13 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 La Mirada.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

17 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
BUS

Long Beach, California

23 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bell Gardens and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).

Bell Gardens

#1 Bell Gardens

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population40,954
Coordinates33.9652900, -118.1514600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 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
Start: East Florence Avenue (-118.151497, 33.965253)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $6.24 $4.00 $7.99
Diesel $7.57 $4.84 $9.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bell Gardens and Anaheim. The current time is 21:25:28.

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.