How far is East San Gabriel, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from East San Gabriel, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East San Gabriel and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East San Gabriel and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South San Gabriel Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · South San Gabriel Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Eastern Avenue
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10, I 710 South: Eastern Avenue, Campus Road, Long Beach
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
18.5 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
2410 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East San Gabriel and Anaheim.
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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East San Gabriel 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 East San Gabriel to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from East San Gabriel and 13.2 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East San Gabriel and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East San Gabriel and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.84 km).
#1 East San Gabriel
Census designated place
| Population | 14,874 |
| Coordinates | 34.0916800, -118.0911800 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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