Trip from Anaheim, CA to Burlingame, CA

Drive Time

7h 31m

Distance

398 mi

641 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 21m ★

6 AM

7h 32m

8 AM

7h 52m

10 AM

7h 39m

12 PM

7h 37m

3 PM

7h 40m

5 PM

7h 51m

8 PM

7h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Burlingame, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Anaheim, CA to Burlingame, CA covers 398 miles and takes about 7h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Anaheim Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

199 miles from Anaheim, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 31m drive with frequent turns across 398 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Anaheim Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anaheim, CA to Burlingame, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Anaheim Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Lincoln Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 5 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Santa Ana Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Golden State Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 5	Unavailable	Refreshing
Westside Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
CA 152 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Anaheim Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Burlingame, CA.

Start on the route

200 ft · 17 sec · the route

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

423 ft · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 5 North: Los Angeles

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

3.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

18 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

25 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

Keep slight left

36 mi · 41 min

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

22 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

183 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

0.2 mi · 27 sec · CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

Continue straight

29 mi · 33 min

Keep slight right

12 mi · 16 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 101 North: San Jose

Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

20 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

22 mi · 25 min

Keep slight left

21 mi · 24 min

Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Airport Boulevard

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Broadway, Airport Boulevard

Turn right onto Old Bayshore Highway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Old Bayshore Highway

Turn right onto Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Turn left onto El Camino Real

69 ft · 1 sec · El Camino Real

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 199 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 3h 45m into the drive.

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 88 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 199 miles or 3h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlingame, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA

This is one driving day of about 398 miles and 7h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Anaheim, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 199 mi from Anaheim, CA · 3h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fresno, CA

199 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

Santa Clarita, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlingame, CA

The final approach into Burlingame, 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 Burlingame, 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

$92.17 one way

$184.33 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$95.05	$190.10
premium	$6.24	$97.82	$195.65
diesel	$5.64	$88.42	$176.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$92

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$117–$142

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	119.4	1	$41.79	$19.10
Efficient EV	99.5	1	$34.82	$15.92
EV Truck/SUV	159.2	1	$55.72	$25.47

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday

Local time

1:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlingame, CA

Afternoon in Burlingame on Sunday

Local time

1:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

Unavailable

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.

Road read

7h 31m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Burlingame, CA covers 398 miles and takes about 7h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Anaheim Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue, I 5 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 199 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 $92.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anaheim, CA to Burlingame, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Anaheim, CA to Burlingame, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.