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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.01 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.41 mi
32.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.08 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM PDT
Return by in East San Gabriel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East San Gabriel
2026-04-19T12:32
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East San Gabriel
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Santa Fe Springs
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From East San Gabriel
14.9 mi
00h 21m
To Anaheim
13.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly 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 East San Gabriel and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East San Gabriel and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South San Gabriel Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South San Gabriel Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Eastern Avenue

    734 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10, I 710 South: Eastern Avenue, Campus Road, Long Beach

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Long Beach Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway

    18.5 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 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 East San Gabriel 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
18.5 mi · 66%
San Bernardino Freeway
4.01 mi · 14%
Long Beach Freeway
3.03 mi · 11%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 5%
South San Gabriel Boulevard
1.21 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Fe Springs
00h 21m from East San Gabriel
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Fe Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 3.4 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 7.1 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
Meeting point 9.3 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
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Los ANgeles city Hall

Los Angeles , CA
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

17 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Long Beach, California

21 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Pasadena, California

22 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

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).

East San Gabriel

#1 East San Gabriel

Census designated place

Population14,874
Coordinates34.0916800, -118.0911800
Altitude115
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: (-118.091137, 34.091681)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.42
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East San Gabriel and Anaheim. The current time is 12:32:32.

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.