How far is Huntington Beach, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Huntington Beach, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington Beach and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington Beach and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ellis Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Ellis Avenue
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 22 East
1650 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard South
1616 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Trask Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Trask Avenue
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
3.7 mi · 8 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on South Harbor Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Harbor Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
1823 ft · 1 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 Huntington Beach and Anaheim.
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.
Magnolia Street
Turn left onto Magnolia Street
4.88 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Huntington Beach and Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington Beach to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Garden Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Huntington Beach and 16.8 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington Beach and Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Grove.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington Beach and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.98 km).
#1 Huntington Beach
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 198,246 |
| Coordinates | 33.6603000, -117.9992300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
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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