How far is Corona, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Corona, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
22.79 mi
00h 28m
Flight
20.16 mi
32.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.67 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Mon, May 4, 8:51 PM PDT
Return by in Corona
Mon, May 4, 9:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corona
2026-05-04T20:22
Arrive Anaheim
Mon, May 4, 8:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corona
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
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Corona
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Anaheim
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corona and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 6th Street

    539 ft · 29 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2049 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    586 ft · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    2077 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Riverside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    793 ft · 10 sec · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Metrolink

    2972 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard

    965 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corona 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
18.8 mi · 83%
East Lincoln Avenue
1.46 mi · 6%
North State College Boulevard
1.03 mi · 5%
Metrolink
0.56 mi · 2%
CA 91 West
0.5 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 14m from Corona
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corona to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Corona and 11.2 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 11 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 9.7 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
bamboo house
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Stay option 10.4 mi away

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance

Anaheim , CA
1420 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 998 reviews Hotel,Indoor lodging,Meeting planning service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corona and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 20.16 mi (32.45 km).

Corona

#1 Corona

The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.

Population170,996
Coordinates33.8752900, -117.5664400
Altitude207
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 6th Street (-117.56643, 33.875357)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
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
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.85 $9.71
Premium $6.24 $4.99 $9.99
Diesel $7.57 $6.05 $12.11

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Corona and Anaheim. The current time is 20:22:25.

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.