How far is Universal City, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Universal City, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Universal City and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Universal City and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Cylon Drive
121 m · 29 sec · Cylon Drive
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Keep slight left
40 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Stewart Avenue
2469 ft · 2 min · James Stewart Avenue
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Turn right
932 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barham Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Barham Boulevard
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Turn right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cahuenga Boulevard West
101 m · 12 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard West
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South
637 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
8 mi · 11 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 29 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
2410 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Universal City and Anaheim.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Ana Freeway
Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Universal City and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Universal City to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Commerce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Universal City and 20.3 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Universal City and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Commerce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commerce.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Torrance, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Universal City and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.7 km).
#1 Universal City
Universal City is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1389000, -118.3534100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
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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