How far is Santa Ana, CA from Rolling Hills Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Rolling Hills Estates, CA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Rolling Hills Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Rolling Hills Estates.
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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
12.1 mi · 14 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington Avenue
1403 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Wilmington Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lomita Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Lomita Boulevard
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Continue on Lomita Boulevard
2385 ft · 50 sec · Lomita Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vermont Avenue
2603 ft · 1 min · South Vermont Avenue
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Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palos Verdes Drive North
2610 ft · 46 sec · Palos Verdes Drive North
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Rolling Hills Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Continue on San Diego Freeway
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Hills Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Rolling Hills Estates?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Santa Ana and 18.1 miles from Rolling Hills Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Hills Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Anaheim City Clerk
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Rolling Hills Estates. Straight-line distance: 28.31 mi (45.56 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 Rolling Hills Estates
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 7,949 |
| Coordinates | 33.7877900, -118.3581300 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolling Hills Estates (-118.35813, 33.78779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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