How far is Hacienda Heights, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Hacienda Heights, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 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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A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hacienda Heights and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hacienda Heights and Santa Ana.
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Start on South Hacienda Boulevard
816 ft · 22 sec · South Hacienda Boulevard
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Continue on South Hacienda Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hacienda Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona
1743 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairway Drive
1373 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Fairway Drive
3058 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive
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Continue on South Brea Canyon Cut Off Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Brea Canyon Cut Off Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1448 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway
1656 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
639 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1209 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hacienda Heights and Santa Ana.
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.
Orange Freeway
Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
13.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hacienda Heights and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hacienda Heights to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 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?
Brea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Hacienda Heights and 14.4 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hacienda Heights and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Brea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brea.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hacienda Heights and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 18.05 mi (29.05 km).
#1 Hacienda Heights
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 54,038 |
| Coordinates | 33.9930700, -117.9686800 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 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 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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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