How far is Del Rey Oaks, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Del Rey Oaks, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (469.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.2 mi
06h 40m
Flight
291.99 mi
469.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.99 mi
Kilometers
469.92 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.2 mi
Kilometers
552.33 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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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 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 16, 4:28 AM PDT
Return by in Del Rey Oaks
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rey Oaks
2026-04-15T21:48
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 16, 4:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rey Oaks
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Del Rey Oaks
171.6 mi
03h 20m
To Anaheim
171.6 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Del Rey Oaks and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rey Oaks and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Canyon del Rey Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon del Rey Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monterey Salinas Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Monterey Salinas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    3098 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Blanco Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Sanborn Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · South Sanborn Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield

    968 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Paso Robles Highway

    32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2047 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rey Oaks and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
115 mi · 34%
El Camino Real
94.6 mi · 28%
Paso Robles Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
I 405 South
25 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 6%
Monterey Salinas Highway
12.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

El Camino Real

Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

94.6 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
292 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 20m from Del Rey Oaks
Leave By
10:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Del Rey Oaks 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 Del Rey Oaks to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Del Rey Oaks and 171.6 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 292 miles (469.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.86 one way or $139.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Del Rey Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rey Oaks and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 291.99 mi (469.92 km).

Del Rey Oaks

#1 Del Rey Oaks

City in Monterey County, California, United States of America

Population1,645
Coordinates36.5932900, -121.8349500
Altitude25
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: Del Rey Oaks (-121.83495, 36.59329)
End: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.84 L · about $69.86
Round trip
$139.73
24.22 gal · 91.68 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $69.86 $139.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $73.46 $146.92
Premium $6.24 $75.60 $151.21
Diesel $7.57 $91.64 $183.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Del Rey Oaks and Anaheim. The current time is 21:48:12.

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.