How far is Granite Hills, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Granite Hills, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Hills and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Hills and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
119 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Greenfield Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 67 North: Magnolia Avenue, Downtown
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 67 North: Santee, Lakeside, Magnolia Avenue North
1240 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Magnolia Avenue
1384 ft · 23 sec · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on San Vicente Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Vicente Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52 West: Prospect Avenue
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 West
3194 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on San Clemente Canyon Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles
1534 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1334 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 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 Granite Hills 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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
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 Granite Hills and Clear near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite Hills to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Granite Hills and 52.9 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granite Hills and Clear near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Hills and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 92.11 mi (148.24 km).
#1 Granite Hills
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,035 |
| Coordinates | 32.8031100, -116.9047500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $5.71 | $21.42 | $42.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.95 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $8.12 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
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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