How far is Culver City, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Culver City, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.75 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM PDT
Return by in Culver City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Culver City
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Culver City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Bell Gardens
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Culver City
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Anaheim
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Culver City and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Avenue

    10 m · 4 sec · Duquesne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Culver Boulevard

    2526 ft · 1 min · Culver Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Venice Boulevard

    1557 ft · 49 sec · Venice Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto National Boulevard

    605 ft · 19 sec · National Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Angeles

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.1 km · 43 sec · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Golden State Freeway

    1842 ft · 29 sec · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Culver City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 60%
Santa Monica Freeway
9.64 mi · 28%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 4%
Pomona Freeway
0.66 mi · 2%
Culver Boulevard
0.48 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Gardens
00h 24m from Culver City
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Culver City 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 Culver City to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 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?

Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Culver City and 17.4 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Culver City and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens

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 Bell Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 1.8 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
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.2 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Gardens.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

13 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Torrance, CA

18 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

20 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

20 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Culver City and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.03 km).

Culver City

#1 Culver City

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population39,185
Coordinates34.0211200, -118.3964700
Altitude29
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: Duquesne Avenue (-118.396498, 34.021068)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.19
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.10 $14.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $6.24 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.31 $18.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Culver City and Anaheim. The current time is 08:09:13.

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.