How far is Ramona, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Ramona, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 01h 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 most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramona and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramona and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street
62 m · 6 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on West Haverford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Haverford Road
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Continue on San Pasqual Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · San Pasqual Valley Road
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Turn left onto East Felicita Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Felicita Avenue
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Turn right onto South Centre City Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Continue on North Centre City Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78 West: Oceanside
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Parkway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
15.2 mi · 18 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1334 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 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 Ramona and Anaheim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 00h 21m
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 Ramona 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 Ramona to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
San Clemente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Ramona and 50.6 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.19 one way or $40.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ramona and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near San Clemente
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
San Clemente Business Licenses
City of San Clemente City Hall
Carlsbad Village Inn
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Clemente.
San Clemente Pier station
San Juan Capistrano
Irvine Transportation Center
Oceanside Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramona and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 81.52 mi (131.2 km).
#1 Ramona
Town in California
| Population | 20,292 |
| Coordinates | 33.0417100, -116.8680800 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.48 | $52.97 |
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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