How far is Pico Rivera, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Pico Rivera, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pico Rivera and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pico Rivera and Anaheim.
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Start on Washington Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 605 South: Slauson Avenue, San Gabriel River Freeway South
1664 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South
691 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South, I 5 North: Santa Ana, Los Angeles
909 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana, Florence Avenue
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 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 Pico Rivera 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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
11.6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
La Mirada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Pico Rivera and 8.6 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pico Rivera and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near La Mirada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Anaheim City Clerk
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Mirada.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pico Rivera and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 14.61 mi (23.51 km).
#1 Pico Rivera
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 61,338 |
| Coordinates | 33.9830700, -118.0967300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
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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