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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.97 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.39 mi
52.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.97 mi
Kilometers
62.71 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Fri, Apr 24, 12:34 PM PDT
Return by in Marina del Rey
Fri, Apr 24, 1:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marina del Rey
2026-04-24T11:32
Arrive Anaheim
Fri, Apr 24, 12:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marina del Rey
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lynwood
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Marina del Rey
18.7 mi
00h 30m
To Anaheim
20.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marina del Rey Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Overnight
Using Culver City as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Panay Way

    2134 ft · 2 min · Panay Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Via Marina

    660 ft · 18 sec · Via Marina

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Admiralty Way

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Admiralty Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bali Way

    36 m · 4 sec · Bali Way

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Sepulveda Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Sepulveda Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Imperial Highway

    1575 ft · 29 sec · Imperial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East

    1499 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Century Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Century Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard

    1900 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard

    1491 ft · 30 sec · Lakewood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Imperial Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Imperial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto I 5 South: Los Angeles

    2702 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Century Freeway
14.4 mi · 37%
Santa Ana Freeway
8.91 mi · 23%
Lincoln Boulevard
3.61 mi · 9%
Imperial Highway
3.59 mi · 9%
South Sepulveda Boulevard
1.43 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynwood
00h 30m from Marina del Rey
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lynwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.4 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynwood.

BUS

Torrance, CA

12 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

14 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

El Segundo, CA

16 mi away
700 South Douglas Street
BUS

Westchester, CA

17 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive

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).

Marina del Rey

#1 Marina del Rey

Census designated place

Population8,866
Coordinates33.9802900, -118.4517400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: (-118.451748, 33.979466)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.81
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Marina del Rey and Anaheim. The current time is 11:32:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.