How far is Joshua Tree, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Joshua Tree, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joshua Tree and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua Tree and Anaheim.
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Start on El Reposo Circle
27 m · 11 sec · El Reposo Circle
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Turn left onto 29 Palms Highway
26.9 mi · 39 min · 29 Palms Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 62
2996 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 West: Riverside
1022 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
2677 ft · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 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 Joshua Tree and Anaheim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
29 Palms Highway
Turn left onto 29 Palms Highway
26.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Joshua Tree and 55.2 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 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 2:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joshua Tree and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Calimesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Bear Springs Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
City Of Redlands
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calimesa.
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Cabazon, CA
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joshua Tree and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 94.05 mi (151.36 km).
#1 Joshua Tree
National park of the United States
| Population | 7,414 |
| Coordinates | 34.1347300, -116.3130700 |
| Altitude | 834 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
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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