How far is Gardena, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Gardena, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardena and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardena and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Artesia Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
1376 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
2186 ft · 58 sec · Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard
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Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
128 m · 18 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 Gardena 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.
Artesia Freeway
Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Gardena 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 Gardena to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Bellflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Gardena and 12.3 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gardena and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Bellflower
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
Anaheim City Clerk
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellflower.
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Fullerton Transportation Center
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardena and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).
#1 Gardena
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.8883500, -118.3089600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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