How far is Pedley, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Pedley, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Pedley and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pedley and Santa Ana.
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Start on Van Buren Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
5.7 mi · 10 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 91 West
1615 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 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 left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
1565 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mabury Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Mabury Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pedley and Santa Ana.
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.
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pedley and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pedley to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 19.7 miles from Pedley and 22.5 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pedley and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pedley and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.3 km).
#1 Pedley
Human settlement in Riverside County, California, United States of America
| Population | 12,672 |
| Coordinates | 33.9752900, -117.4758800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $5.77 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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