How far is Lakewood, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Anaheim.
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Start on Candlewood Street
17 m · 9 sec · Candlewood Street
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1140 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
1376 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
2186 ft · 58 sec · Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard
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Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
128 m · 18 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 Lakewood 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.
Artesia Freeway
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
9.29 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
La Palma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Lakewood and 7.5 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near La Palma
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 Tustin Parks & Recreation
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Palma.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.37 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a community in California's Los Angeles County.
| Population | 78,119 |
| Coordinates | 33.8536300, -118.1339600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
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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