The drive from Anaheim, CA to Bermuda Dunes, CA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on Riverside Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. It is best known for being the home of Disneyland. Its second claim to fame is hosting the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 106.6 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.9 miles on Riverside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 106.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside
6
6.1 mi into trip|~10m in|CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.4 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B
Toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indi...
8
42.7 mi into trip|~52m in|CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60 / Moreno Valley Freeway toward CA 60 East: Indio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward CA 60 East: Indio
7
104.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Washington Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 137
Toward Washington Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Bermuda Dunes, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Indio along the way.
Indio
37.4 mi in|~46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Riverside Freeway
33.9 mi
39m
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
25.2 mi
26m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi
19m
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.2 mi
20m
Escondido Freeway
4.4 mi
5m
East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi
2m
Washington Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Bermuda Dunes, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft·23 sec·South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward CA 57 North: PomonaUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 57
0.4 mi·30 sec·Orange Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 5AToward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, RiversideUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 91
2.6 mi·3 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
31 mi·36 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 65BToward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, IndioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CA 60
0.3 mi·22 sec·Pomona Freeway
11
Continue on I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi·4 min·Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 215; CA 60
0.4 mi·30 sec·Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 60
16 mi·19 min·Moreno Valley Freeway
Exit 29Toward CA 60 East: IndioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi·2 min·Moreno Valley Expressway
15
Continue on CA 60
0.6 mi·42 sec·Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 10
18 mi·19 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
25 mi·26 min·Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 137Toward Washington StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Washington Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·42nd Avenue
21
Turn right onto Lima Hall Road
300 ft·18 sec·Lima Hall Road
22
Turn left onto Runaway Bay Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Runaway Bay Drive
23
Turn right onto Saint Thomas Drive
16 ft·0 sec·Saint Thomas Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Saint Thomas Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bermuda Dunes, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA
This is one driving day of about 106.6 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Freeway for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Anaheim, CA
· 1h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bermuda Dunes, CA
The final approach into Bermuda Dunes, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bermuda Dunes, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Joshua Tree National Park
National Park
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
$30
near mile 106.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.50 one way
$49.00 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$25.25
$50.50
premium
$6.18
$25.92
$51.85
diesel
$5.61
$23.54
$47.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.19
$5.12
Efficient EV
26.7
0
$9.33
$4.26
EV Truck/SUV
42.6
0
$14.92
$6.82
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Anaheim, CA
Evening
in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
7:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Evening
in Bermuda Dunes on Friday
Local time
7:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Riverside, CA
53 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Bermuda Dunes, CA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 miles from Anaheim, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 106.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Anaheim, CA to Bermuda Dunes, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Indio along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
