How far is Woodland Hills, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Woodland Hills, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.81 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.8 mi
73.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.8 mi
Kilometers
73.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.81 mi
Kilometers
84.99 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM PDT
Return by in Woodland Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Hills
2026-10-15T12:47
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Hills
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Los Angeles
CA

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

From Woodland Hills
25.4 mi
00h 39m
To Anaheim
27.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNE
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Hills and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Hills and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    859 ft · 24 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    1510 ft · 43 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1066 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · Ventura Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 101

    1 km · 44 sec · Route 101

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    24.4 mi · 29 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland Hills and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
24.4 mi · 46%
Ventura Freeway
13 mi · 25%
Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 19%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 2%
Route 101
0.63 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Angeles
00h 39m from Woodland Hills
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Woodland Hills and Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Hills to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Woodland Hills and 27.5 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Woodland Hills and Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 6.6 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 10.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Angeles.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

1 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

8 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

14 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
BUS

Westchester, CA

16 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Hills and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.71 km).

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#1 Woodland Hills

Positioned in the southwestern area of the San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles County neighborhood rests at an elevation of 896 feet alongside the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.1683400, -118.6059200
Altitude273
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: Topanga Canyon Boulevard (-118.60593, 34.168371)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $6.50 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $6.69 $12.44 $24.88
Diesel $8.41 $15.65 $31.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland Hills and Anaheim. The current time is 12:47:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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