How far is Newman, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Newman, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297 miles (478 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight 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 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newman and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newman and Anaheim.
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Start on N Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · N Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 6th Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue
851 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on South Avenue
2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue
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Turn straight onto Santa Nella Road
3174 ft · 1 min · Santa Nella Road
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sullivan Road
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Take the ramp left
1655 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
196.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 24 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 Newman and Anaheim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
196 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Newman 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 Newman to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Newman and 154.2 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297 miles (478 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.75 one way or $127.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newman and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buttonwillow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newman and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 297 mi (477.98 km).
#1 Newman
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
| Population | 11,702 |
| Coordinates | 37.3138300, -121.0207600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $63.75 | $127.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $67.03 | $134.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $68.99 | $137.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $83.62 | $167.23 |
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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