How far is Charter Oak, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Charter Oak, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.95 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.91 mi
30.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.91 mi
Kilometers
30.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.95 mi
Kilometers
38.55 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM PDT
Return by in Charter Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 3:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charter Oak
2026-04-18T14:15
Arrive Anaheim
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charter Oak
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
Rowland Heights
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Charter Oak
12 mi
00h 17m
To Anaheim
11.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charter Oak and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charter Oak and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cienega Avenue

    45 m · 11 sec · East Cienega Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Sunflower Avenue

    1324 ft · 34 sec · North Sunflower Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Covina Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Covina Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Covina Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Covina Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1583 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    1921 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charter Oak 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
18.1 mi · 75%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 9%
West Covina Boulevard
1.48 mi · 6%
Pomona Freeway
1.26 mi · 5%
Lincoln Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
CA 57 South
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

9.93 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rowland Heights
00h 17m from Charter Oak
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Charter Oak and 11.9 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charter Oak and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights

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 Rowland Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 9.3 mi away

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Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

12 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

19 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Claremont, California

22 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charter Oak and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 18.91 mi (30.44 km).

Charter Oak

#1 Charter Oak

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population9,310
Coordinates34.1030600, -117.8458900
Altitude232
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 Cienega Avenue (-117.845863, 34.103038)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.16 $10.31
Premium $6.24 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $7.57 $6.43 $12.86

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 Charter Oak and Anaheim. The current time is 14:15:04.

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.