How far is Signal Hill, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Signal Hill, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.68 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.32 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM PDT
Return by in Signal Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 8:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Signal Hill
2026-04-15T07:18
Arrive Anaheim
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Signal Hill
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cypress
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Signal Hill
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Anaheim
16.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Hill and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Signal Hill and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    592 ft · 20 sec · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Willow Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Los Coyotes Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Los Coyotes Diagonal

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carson Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Carson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Valley View Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Valley View Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1177 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Artesia Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard

    1376 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard

    2186 ft · 58 sec · Harbor Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue

    1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard

    128 m · 18 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Hill and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
2.82 mi · 11%
East Willow Street
2.79 mi · 11%
Riverside Freeway
2.75 mi · 11%
North Los Coyotes Diagonal
2.49 mi · 10%
Carson Street
2.05 mi · 8%
Lincoln Avenue
2.01 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

2.82 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cypress
00h 15m from Signal Hill
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Cypress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Signal Hill and 16.3 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Signal Hill and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Cypress

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cypress and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 12.6 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cypress.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

12 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

14 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

15 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

18 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Signal Hill and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).

Signal Hill

#1 Signal Hill

City in Orange County, California, USA

Population11,280
Coordinates33.8044600, -118.1678500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: East Willow Street (-118.16785, 33.804462)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $6.24 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $7.57 $6.89 $13.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Signal Hill and Anaheim. The current time is 07:18:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.