Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Bradbury, CA
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Anaheim to Bradbury, you are looking at a quick, 31.9-mile journey across the Pacific Coast region. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Santa Ana Freeway, the San Gabriel River Freeway, and West Lincoln Avenue. With fuel costs estimated at just $7, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since the drive is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.9 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent navigating major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm on the San Gabriel River Freeway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. While the route is efficient, it lacks the technical curves of backroads, favoring direct, high-speed connectivity instead. As you transition between these main arteries, the character of the drive remains consistent and functional. It is a practical, no-nonsense route designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Gabriel River Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Gabriel River Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 31.9 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
13.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel Ri...
8
13.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 605 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
Toward I 605 North
8
29.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
Take the exit toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 27B
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Buena Vista Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35B
Toward Buena Vista Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Buena Vista Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Foothill Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Lemon Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Terrado Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Gabriel River Freeway
— 15.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Bradbury, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
16 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft
·
21 sec
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South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge onto I 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 605 North
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
Merge onto I 605
16 mi
·
17 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 27B
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 210
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Foothill Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Buena Vista Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Central Avenue
412 ft
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Buena Vista Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buena Vista Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Orange Avenue
175 ft
·
13 sec
·
Orange Avenue
16
Turn left onto Terrado Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Terrado Drive
17
At end of road, turn right onto East Lemon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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East Lemon Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
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East Lemon Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this trip takes under an hour, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best suits your plans. However, keep in mind that the heavy reliance on freeways means traffic patterns can significantly impact your travel time, so checking real-time conditions before you head out is wise. Since there are no planned stops on this 31.9-mile route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before departing to cover the $7 estimated cost. Use the flexibility of this short duration to your benefit by avoiding peak rush hours if possible. Always keep an eye on the signage when switching between the Santa Ana and San Gabriel River freeways to ensure a smooth transition.
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 15.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 31.9 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradbury, 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 31.9 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on San Gabriel River Freeway for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Anaheim, CA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradbury, CA
The final approach into Bradbury, 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 Bradbury, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.77 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| premium | $6.24 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Bradbury, CA
Afternoon in Bradbury on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
42m 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 Bradbury, CA covers 31.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Gabriel River Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, West Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $7.39 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 16 significant decision points across 31.9 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anaheim, CA to Bradbury, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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