How far is Manhattan Beach, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Manhattan Beach, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan Beach and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan Beach and Anaheim.
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Start on Manhattan Beach Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Manhattan Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Inglewood Avenue
1000 ft · 26 sec · Inglewood Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Long Beach
986 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Artesia Boulevard
1175 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 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 Manhattan 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.
Artesia Freeway
Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
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 Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Paramount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Manhattan Beach and 16.7 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Manhattan Beach and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Paramount
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramount.
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Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan Beach and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 28.69 mi (46.17 km).
#1 Manhattan Beach
Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, USA
| Population | 34,298 |
| Coordinates | 33.8847400, -118.4109100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
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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