How far is Rowland Heights, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Rowland Heights, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowland Heights and Anaheim.
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Start on Batson Avenue
1305 ft · 38 sec · Batson Avenue
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Turn right onto Aguiro Street
1633 ft · 48 sec · Aguiro Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fullerton Road
2737 ft · 56 sec · Fullerton Road
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Continue on North Harbor Boulevard
8.8 mi · 15 min · North Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard
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Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
128 m · 18 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 Rowland Heights 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.
North Harbor Boulevard
Continue on North Harbor Boulevard
8.77 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
La Habra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Rowland Heights and 10.7 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rowland Heights and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near La Habra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Habra.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowland Heights and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.68 km).
#1 Rowland Heights
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 48,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.9761200, -117.9053400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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