How far is Venice, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Venice, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Venice and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venice and Anaheim.
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Start on Crescent Court
79 m · 17 sec · Crescent Court
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Turn right onto Superba Avenue
41 m · 7 sec · Superba Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Shell Avenue
690 ft · 34 sec · Shell Avenue
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Turn left onto Venice Boulevard
2246 ft · 1 min · Venice Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Continue on South Sepulveda Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Sepulveda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1575 ft · 29 sec · Imperial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East
1499 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
1491 ft · 30 sec · Lakewood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn right onto I 5 South: Los Angeles
2702 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 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 Venice 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
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.91 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Cloudy leaving Venice and Mostly Cloudy near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Venice to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Lynwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Venice and 22.5 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Venice and Mostly Cloudy near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Lynwood
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 Lynwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Venice and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.23 km).
#1 Venice
Beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, USA
| Population | 40,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.9908400, -118.4600800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
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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