How far is Wrightwood, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from Wrightwood, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
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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 25m.
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 sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightwood and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightwood and Anaheim.
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Start on Park Drive
33 m · 7 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway
2860 ft · 1 min · Angeles Crest Highway
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Turn right onto Lone Pine Canyon Road
1927 ft · 55 sec · Lone Pine Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Thrush Road
1014 ft · 31 sec · Thrush Road
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Turn right onto Heath Creek Road
1075 ft · 37 sec · Heath Creek Road
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Turn left onto Lone Pine Canyon Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Lone Pine Canyon Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles
848 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1921 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
143 m · 26 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 Wrightwood 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.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Take the exit slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Wrightwood and 37.8 miles from Anaheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wrightwood and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
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 Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
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Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightwood and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 39.71 mi (63.91 km).
#1 Wrightwood
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,525 |
| Coordinates | 34.3608300, -117.6333900 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.14 | $38.29 |
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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