How far is Mead Valley, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Mead Valley, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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 second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead Valley and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead Valley and Anaheim.
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Start on Oakwood Street
20 m · 5 sec · Oakwood Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
1319 ft · 1 min · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Cajalco Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cajalco Road
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Turn right onto El Sobrante Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · El Sobrante Road
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Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · La Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West
1823 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard
965 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North State College Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
143 m · 26 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 Mead Valley 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.
Main Street
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Mead Valley and Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mead Valley to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Mead Valley and 21.4 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mead Valley and Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Subway
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North
City of Riverside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mead Valley and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 35.49 mi (57.11 km).
#1 Mead Valley
Situated in Riverside County at an elevation of 1657 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Southern California's Inland Empire region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333500, -117.2961500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.26 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.54 | $25.07 |
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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