How far is Rosemead, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Rosemead, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemead and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
18 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
52 m · 6 sec · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rosemead Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rosemead Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South
581 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 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 Rosemead 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 Rosemead 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 Rosemead to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Rosemead and 13.4 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosemead and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosemead and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 km).
#1 Rosemead
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 53,088 |
| Coordinates | 34.0805700, -118.0728500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
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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