How far is Rolling Hills Estates, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Rolling Hills Estates, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
34.2 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.68 mi
41.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.2 mi
Kilometers
55.04 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM PDT
Return by in Rolling Hills Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolling Hills Estates
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolling Hills Estates
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
Paramount
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Rolling Hills Estates
16.3 mi
00h 23m
To Anaheim
17.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rolling Hills Estates and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Hills Estates and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Hawthorne Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawthorne Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Carson Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Carson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard

    1827 ft · 37 sec · Crenshaw Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Torrance Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Figueroa Street

    843 ft · 25 sec · South Figueroa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 110 North: Los Angeles

    965 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Artesia Freeway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard

    1376 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard

    2186 ft · 58 sec · Harbor Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue

    1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard

    128 m · 18 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolling Hills Estates and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 38%
Gardena Freeway
4.91 mi · 14%
Hawthorne Boulevard
3.29 mi · 10%
Riverside Freeway
2.75 mi · 8%
Torrance Boulevard
2.59 mi · 8%
Harbor Freeway
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Continue on Artesia Freeway

13.1 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramount
00h 23m from Rolling Hills Estates
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rolling Hills Estates 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 Rolling Hills Estates to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Paramount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Rolling Hills Estates and 17.9 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolling Hills Estates and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Paramount

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 Paramount and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 6.9 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramount.

BUS

Torrance, CA

13 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

13 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

19 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

20 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolling Hills Estates and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.33 km).

Rolling Hills Estates

#1 Rolling Hills Estates

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population7,949
Coordinates33.7877900, -118.3581300
Altitude143
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: Hawthorne Boulevard (-118.358126, 33.787787)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.96
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.98 $13.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $6.24 $7.55 $15.11
Diesel $7.57 $9.16 $18.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rolling Hills Estates and Anaheim. The current time is 06:49:53.

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.