How far is Hidden Meadows, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Hidden Meadows, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.54 mi
01h 37m
Flight
62.53 mi
100.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.62 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM PDT
Return by in Hidden Meadows
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hidden Meadows
2026-04-19T03:07
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hidden Meadows
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Elsinore
CA

The most populous city in Lake County, California.

From Hidden Meadows
42.8 mi
00h 48m
To Anaheim
37.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hidden Meadows and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hidden Meadows and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boulder Knolls Drive

    159 m · 25 sec · Boulder Knolls Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mountain Meadow Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Meadow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Meadow Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mountain Meadow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Deer Springs Road

    109 m · 10 sec · Deer Springs Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Riverside

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avocado Highway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Avocado Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside

    953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard

    965 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hidden Meadows and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corona Freeway
31.4 mi · 39%
Avocado Highway
19.3 mi · 24%
Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 23%
Escondido Freeway
6.29 mi · 8%
Riverside Freeway
4.01 mi · 5%
Mountain Meadow Road
2.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Avocado Highway

Merge slight left onto Avocado Highway

19.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Elsinore
00h 48m from Hidden Meadows
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hidden Meadows 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 Hidden Meadows to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lake Elsinore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Hidden Meadows and 37.8 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hidden Meadows and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Elsinore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Elsinore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Stay option 5.1 mi away

Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15

Canyon Lake , CA
31820 Railroad Canyon Rd, Canyon Lake, CA 92587, United States
Rating 3.0/5 371 reviews Hotel
Rotary Park
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Rotary Park

Perris , CA
1491 S A St, Perris, CA 92570, United States
Rating 3.8/5 164 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Wildomar
Practical stop 9 mi away

City of Wildomar

Wildomar , CA
23873 Clinton Keith Rd STE 201, Wildomar, CA 92595, United States
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,Professional services
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center

Murrieta , CA
30755-D, Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States
Rating 3.4/5 51 reviews City courthouse,State government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Elsinore.

BUS

Sun City, California

14 mi away
26908 Cherry Hills Blvd.
BUS

Perris, California

17 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

28 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
BUS

Hemet (West Florida Ave), California

31 mi away
3246 West Florida Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hidden Meadows and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 62.53 mi (100.63 km).

Hidden Meadows

#1 Hidden Meadows

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Population3,485
Coordinates33.2253100, -117.1125300
Altitude456
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.11245, 33.225309)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.23 $34.45
Premium $6.24 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $7.57 $21.49 $42.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hidden Meadows and Anaheim. The current time is 03:07:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.