How far is Santa Ana, CA from Los Alamitos, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Los Alamitos, CA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Los Alamitos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Los Alamitos.
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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
1510 ft · 20 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2856 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 West: Long Beach
126 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seal Beach Boulevard, Los Alamitos Boulevard
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Seal Beach Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Seal Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Los Alamitos Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Los Alamitos Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Katella Avenue
858 ft · 32 sec · West Katella Avenue
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Continue on West Katella Avenue
619 ft · 18 sec · West Katella Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Katella Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Los Alamitos.
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.
Garden Grove Freeway
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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 Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Los Alamitos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Los Alamitos?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Garden Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Santa Ana and 8.4 miles from Los Alamitos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Los Alamitos.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Grove
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 Garden Grove.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Los Alamitos. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.97 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 Los Alamitos
City in Orange County, California, United States
| Population | 11,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.8030700, -118.0725600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Alamitos (-118.07256, 33.80307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
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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