How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
35.29 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.27 mi
42.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.79 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Tue, Apr 28, 9:42 PM PDT
Return by in Rancho Cucamonga
Tue, Apr 28, 10:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rancho Cucamonga
2026-04-28T21:00
Arrive Anaheim
Tue, Apr 28, 9:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rancho Cucamonga
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
Diamond Bar
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Rancho Cucamonga
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Anaheim
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Archibald Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Archibald Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue

    1527 ft · 28 sec · South Euclid Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    1921 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Cucamonga 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
15.2 mi · 43%
San Bernardino Freeway
7.05 mi · 20%
8th Street
3.32 mi · 9%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 6%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.4 mi · 4%
Pomona Freeway
1.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

9.93 mi · 00h 11m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond Bar
00h 21m from Rancho Cucamonga
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rancho Cucamonga and Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Diamond Bar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 18.5 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rancho Cucamonga and Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bar

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 Diamond Bar and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond Bar.

RAIL

Pomona station

6 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

15 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

21 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.27 km).

Rancho Cucamonga

#1 Rancho Cucamonga

The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population178,849
Coordinates34.1064000, -117.5931100
Altitude368
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: (-117.593204, 34.106399)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.31
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.15 $14.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.52 $15.04
Premium $6.24 $7.74 $15.48
Diesel $7.57 $9.38 $18.77

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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There is no time difference between Rancho Cucamonga and Anaheim. The current time is 21:00:17.

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.