How far is San Juan Bautista, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from San Juan Bautista, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 337 miles (542.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Juan Bautista and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Juan Bautista and Anaheim.
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Start on Third Street
39 m · 26 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Muckelemi Street
79 m · 14 sec · Muckelemi Street
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Turn right onto Second Street
1162 ft · 42 sec · Second Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street
93 m · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto The Alameda
1164 ft · 27 sec · The Alameda
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 24 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 San Juan Bautista and Anaheim.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Juan Bautista 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 Juan Bautista to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 337 miles (542.3 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from San Juan Bautista and 168.5 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.59 one way or $137.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Juan Bautista and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Juan Bautista and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 291.44 mi (469.03 km).
#1 San Juan Bautista
City in San Benito County, California, United States
| Population | 2,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.8455100, -121.5380000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $68.59 | $137.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.12 | $144.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $74.23 | $148.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $89.97 | $179.94 |
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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