How far is West Covina, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from West Covina, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Covina and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Covina and Anaheim.
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Start on the route
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
50 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto West Covina Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Covina Parkway
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Continue on South Valinda Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Valinda Avenue
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Turn left onto East Amar Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East Amar Road
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Turn right onto South Azusa Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Azusa Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona
1579 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fullerton Road
1280 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fullerton Road South
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fullerton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fullerton Road
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Continue on North Harbor Boulevard
8.8 mi · 15 min · North Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
1841 ft · 49 sec · West La Palma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Anaheim Boulevard
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Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
128 m · 18 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 West Covina and Anaheim.
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.
North Harbor Boulevard
Continue on North Harbor Boulevard
8.77 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Covina 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 West Covina to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from West Covina and 17.8 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Covina and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Anaheim City Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Pomona station
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Covina and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 16.18 mi (26.04 km).
#1 West Covina
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 103,656 |
| Coordinates | 34.0686200, -117.9389500 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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