How far is Encino, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Encino, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Encino and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Encino and Anaheim.
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Start on Balboa Boulevard
12 m · 4 sec · Balboa Boulevard
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Continue on Balboa Boulevard
2073 ft · 55 sec · Balboa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Magnolia Boulevard
2645 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South
1140 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 29 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 Encino and Anaheim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Ana Freeway
Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Encino and Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Encino to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
East Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Encino and 24.5 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Encino and Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near East Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Union Station
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Encino and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 40.38 mi (64.98 km).
#1 Encino
Situated in the central southern portion of the San Fernando Valley at an elevation of 774 feet, this Los Angeles County neighborhood is flanked to the south by the Santa Monica Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1591700, -118.5011900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.26 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
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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