How far is Norco, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Norco, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.32 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22 mi
35.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22 mi
Kilometers
35.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.32 mi
Kilometers
45.57 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM PDT
Return by in Norco
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norco
2026-04-19T00:18
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norco
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Norco
14.3 mi
00h 17m
To Anaheim
14 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norco and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norco and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    110 m · 18 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Valley View Avenue

    2642 ft · 2 min · Valley View Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2123 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: San Diego

    1646 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    3092 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    793 ft · 10 sec · Riverside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Metrolink

    2972 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard

    965 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norco and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 91 West
17.2 mi · 61%
Riverside Freeway
3.44 mi · 12%
Corona Freeway
3.34 mi · 12%
East Lincoln Avenue
1.46 mi · 5%
North State College Boulevard
1.03 mi · 4%
Metrolink
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 91 West

Continue straight

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 17m from Norco
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norco 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 Norco to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Norco and 14 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norco and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 13.4 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel
Disneyland Hotel
Stay option 13.6 mi away

Disneyland Hotel

Anaheim , CA
1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.6/5 7,786 reviews Resort hotel,Hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norco and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 km).

Norco

#1 Norco

City in Riverside County, California, United States

Population27,892
Coordinates33.9311300, -117.5486600
Altitude195
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: 5th Street (-117.54866, 33.931152)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $6.24 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $7.57 $7.57 $15.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norco and Anaheim. The current time is 00:18:41.

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.