How far is Homeland, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Homeland, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homeland and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homeland and Santa Ana.
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Start on Ritter Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · Ritter Avenue
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Turn right onto Pinacate Road
688 ft · 17 sec · Pinacate Road
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Continue on Pinacate Road
3.6 mi · 6 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 left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
1565 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mabury Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Mabury Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 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 Homeland 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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Homeland and Mostly Cloudy near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homeland to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Home Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Homeland and 30.2 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Homeland and Mostly Cloudy near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Home Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Chino City Hall
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Home Gardens.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homeland and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 km).
#1 Homeland
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 5,969 |
| Coordinates | 33.7430800, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
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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