How far is Channel Islands Beach, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Channel Islands Beach, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.05 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.21 mi
125.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.05 mi
Kilometers
149.75 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 AM PDT
Return by in Channel Islands Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 2:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Channel Islands Beach
2026-04-17T21:55
Arrive Anaheim
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Channel Islands Beach
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Santa Maria
CA

The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California.

From Channel Islands Beach
45.5 mi
01h 05m
To Anaheim
47.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Channel Islands Beach Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Friday
Using Oxnard as the closest live forecast in the Ventura County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Channel Islands Beach and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Channel Islands Beach and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Anacapa Avenue

    110 m · 17 sec · Anacapa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    31 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South Victoria Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Victoria Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Channel Islands Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Channel Islands Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Channel Islands Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Channel Islands Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Oxnard Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Oxnard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Pleasant Valley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Las Posas Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Las Posas Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    41.7 mi · 48 min · Ventura Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 101

    1 km · 44 sec · Route 101

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Channel Islands Beach and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
41.7 mi · 45%
Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 26%
Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 11%
East Pleasant Valley Road
5.43 mi · 6%
West Channel Islands Boulevard
2.55 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

41.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Maria
01h 05m from Channel Islands Beach
Leave By
2:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Channel Islands Beach and Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Channel Islands Beach to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Santa Maria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Channel Islands Beach and 47.5 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Channel Islands Beach and Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Maria

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 Santa Maria and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

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Beverly Hills , CA
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Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Maria.

BUS

Westwood-UCLA, CA

13 mi away
592 Gayley Ave.
RAIL

Chatsworth station

14 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Van Nuys station

15 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Channel Islands Beach and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 78.21 mi (125.87 km).

Channel Islands Beach

#1 Channel Islands Beach

Census designated place

Population3,103
Coordinates34.1580600, -119.2231600
Altitude2
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: San Nicholas Avenue (-119.223331, 34.158262)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.43 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
6.56 gal · 24.86 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.90 $39.79
Premium $6.24 $20.48 $40.95
Diesel $7.57 $24.82 $49.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Channel Islands Beach and Anaheim. The current time is 21:55:09.

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.