How far is La Cañada Flintridge, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from La Cañada Flintridge, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Cañada Flintridge and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Cañada Flintridge and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
138 m · 17 sec · Foothill Boulevard
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1170 ft · 26 sec · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on South Saint John Avenue
1975 ft · 41 sec · South Saint John Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Pasadena Avenue
2358 ft · 56 sec · South Pasadena Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Street
53 m · 8 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn right onto Fremont Avenue
3.3 mi · 8 min · Fremont Avenue
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Turn right onto West Valley Boulevard
3146 ft · 1 min · West Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Long Beach Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
18.5 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
2410 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 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 La Cañada Flintridge 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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from La Cañada Flintridge and 22 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Cañada Flintridge and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Gardens.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Cañada Flintridge and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).
#1 La Cañada Flintridge
City in California, United States
| Population | 19,730 |
| Coordinates | 34.1991700, -118.1878500 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
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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