How far is Port Hueneme, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Port Hueneme, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.48 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.47 mi
123.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 7:32 PM PDT
Return by in Port Hueneme
Wed, Apr 22, 9:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Hueneme
2026-04-22T17:39
Arrive Anaheim
Wed, Apr 22, 7:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Hueneme
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Van Nuys
CA

Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.

From Port Hueneme
44.4 mi
00h 56m
To Anaheim
41 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Hueneme Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Oxnard as the closest live forecast in the Ventura County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Hueneme and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on East Port Hueneme Road

    30 m · 6 sec · East Port Hueneme Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ventura Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · North Ventura Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pleasant Valley Road

    2751 ft · 57 sec · East Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Pleasant Valley Road

    2500 ft · 56 sec · West Pleasant Valley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pleasant Valley Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Pleasant Valley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Las Posas Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Las Posas Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    41.7 mi · 48 min · Ventura Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 101

    1 km · 44 sec · Route 101

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
41.7 mi · 49%
Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 28%
Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 12%
East Pleasant Valley Road
8.08 mi · 9%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
South Las Posas Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

41.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Nuys
00h 56m from Port Hueneme
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Port Hueneme and 41 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys

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 Van Nuys and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Hueneme and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.07 km).

Port Hueneme

#1 Port Hueneme

City in Ventura County, California, United States

Population21,745
Coordinates34.1477800, -119.1951100
Altitude4
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: East Port Hueneme Road (-119.195111, 34.147823)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.32 $36.64
Premium $6.24 $18.85 $37.71
Diesel $7.57 $22.85 $45.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Hueneme and Anaheim. The current time is 17:39:27.

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.