How far is Santa Ana, CA from Rosedale, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Rosedale, CA is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Rosedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Rosedale.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
23.6 mi · 26 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58, CA 99
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 58
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Corridor
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centennial Corridor
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Continue on Westside Parkway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Westside Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Road
2304 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Allen Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Allen Road
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Turn right onto Rosedale Highway
10 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Rosedale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 Truck North
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Sunny near Rosedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Rosedale?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Santa Ana and 74.7 miles from Rosedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Rosedale.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 134.5 mi (216.46 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 Rosedale
Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 364 feet, this Kern County community lies immediately northwest of Bakersfield.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3835700, -119.1453800 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosedale (-119.14538, 35.38357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $6.26 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $44.34 | $88.67 |
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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