How far is San Dimas, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from San Dimas, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Dimas and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Dimas and Anaheim.
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Start on East Bonita Avenue
1439 ft · 33 sec · East Bonita Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cataract Avenue
2386 ft · 1 min · South Cataract Avenue
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Continue on West Covina Boulevard
2845 ft · 59 sec · West Covina Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1921 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
143 m · 26 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 San Dimas 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.
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.
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 San Dimas 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 San Dimas to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from San Dimas and 11.8 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Dimas and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of South El Monte City Hall
Anaheim City Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Pomona station
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Dimas and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 19.74 mi (31.77 km).
#1 San Dimas
City in California, USA
| Population | 33,165 |
| Coordinates | 34.1066800, -117.8067300 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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