How far is Marina del Rey, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Marina del Rey, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marina del Rey and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marina del Rey and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
62 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Panay Way
2134 ft · 2 min · Panay Way
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Turn right onto Via Marina
660 ft · 18 sec · Via Marina
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Turn right onto Admiralty Way
1.2 mi · 3 min · Admiralty Way
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Turn left onto Bali Way
36 m · 4 sec · Bali Way
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Continue on South Sepulveda Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Sepulveda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1575 ft · 29 sec · Imperial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East
1499 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
1491 ft · 30 sec · Lakewood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn right onto I 5 South: Los Angeles
2702 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 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 Marina del Rey 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 left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.91 mi · 00h 10m
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 Clear leaving Marina del Rey and Partly Cloudy near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marina del Rey to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Lynwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Marina del Rey and 20.3 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marina del Rey and Partly Cloudy near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Lynwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marina del Rey and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.13 km).
#1 Marina del Rey
Census designated place
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.9802900, -118.4517400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
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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