How far is Dublin, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Dublin, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
374.2 mi
05h 57m
Flight
349.5 mi
562.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.5 mi
Kilometers
562.46 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.2 mi
Kilometers
602.21 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-22T18:17
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Dublin
186.9 mi
02h 58m
To Anaheim
187.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dublin Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Pleasanton as the closest live forecast in the Alameda County weather hub.

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Ramon Road

    8 m · 7 sec · San Ramon Road

  2. 2

    Continue on San Ramon Road

    1481 ft · 37 sec · San Ramon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Foothill Road

    112 m · 9 sec · Foothill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 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 Dublin 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 76%
I 405 South
25 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 6%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
20.3 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 5%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
349.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
02h 58m from Dublin
Leave By
5:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.9 miles from Dublin and 187.3 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.15 one way or $152.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Dublin and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, 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 Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 349.5 mi (562.46 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

Population66,936
Coordinates37.7021500, -121.9357900
Altitude112
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 Ramon Road (-121.935821, 37.702146)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.98 L · about $76.15
Round trip
$152.30
26.4 gal · 99.96 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $76.15 $152.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $80.07 $160.14
Premium $6.24 $82.41 $164.82
Diesel $7.57 $99.88 $199.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Anaheim. The current time is 18:17:26.

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.