How far is Hemet, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Hemet, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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 Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hemet and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemet and Anaheim.
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Start on Florida Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Florida Avenue
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Continue on Florida Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Florida Avenue
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Continue on Pinacate Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Pinacate Road
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Continue on Matthews Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Matthews Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North, CA 74 West: Riverside
2437 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard
1679 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Boulevard
11.4 mi · 18 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 91 West
1676 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard
965 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North State College Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
143 m · 26 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 Hemet and Anaheim.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Hemet 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 Hemet to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Woodcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Hemet and 36.7 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hemet and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Woodcrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Fontana Mayor
Perris City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodcrest.
Moreno Valley, California
Riverside–Downtown
Perris, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hemet and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 54.39 mi (87.54 km).
#1 Hemet
A city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 85,161 |
| Coordinates | 33.7476100, -116.9730700 |
| Altitude | 486 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.30 | $30.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
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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