How far is Santa Ana, CA from Avocado Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Avocado Heights, CA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Avocado Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Avocado Heights.
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Start on West 1st Street
576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
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Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles
1787 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
3044 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 60 West: Pomona Freeway, Los Angeles
1017 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2663 ft · 35 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seventh Avenue
933 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Gale Avenue
111 m · 11 sec · Gale Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Don Julian Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Don Julian Road
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Avocado Heights.
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.
CA 57 North
Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 North: Pomona
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Santa Ana and Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Avocado Heights?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Brea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Santa Ana and 15 miles from Avocado Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Brea
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 Brea.
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Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Avocado Heights. Straight-line distance: 21.29 mi (34.26 km).
#1 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avocado Heights (-117.99118, 34.03612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.17 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.39 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $6.59 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $8.42 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
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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