Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Dollar Point, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
9h 54m
Distance
525.8 mi
846 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$121
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 45m
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6 AM
9h 54m
8 AM
10h 12m
10 AM
10h 1m
12 PM
9h 59m
3 PM
10h 2m
5 PM
10h 11m
8 PM
9h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dollar Point, CA
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Trip Overview
This 525.8-mile journey from Anaheim, CA to Dollar Point, CA is a significant undertaking, requiring approximately 9 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best planned as a 2-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll primarily be on major freeways, covering 98% highway, which makes for efficient travel but less opportunity for spontaneous exploration. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $121, and you'll want to factor in at least 2 planned stops for fuel and rest. This is a long-distance drive primarily within California, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
262.9 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 98% of your travel occurring on major freeways like the Westside Freeway and Golden State Freeway. The drive is characterized by long stretches, including one segment of 297.1 miles on the Westside Freeway without needing to exit. This means consistent speeds and limited opportunities for scenic detours, making it a steady pace for most of the journey. The personality of the road is that of efficient, long-distance travel, designed for covering ground.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 297.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Alan S. Hart Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.3 miles in near I 5 Truck.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 525.8 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 50.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 407.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 407.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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50.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 161A
Toward I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
8
407.3 mi into trip
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~7h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South L...
10
407.5 mi into trip
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~7h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South La...
9
407.7 mi into trip
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~7h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe
8
409.6 mi into trip
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~7h 32m in
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I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anaheim, CA and Dollar Point, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe, Broadway and Fresno.
Lake Tahoe
407.3 mi in
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~7h 29m
Broadway
407.5 mi in
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~7h 30m
Fresno
409.6 mi in
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~7h 32m
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via I 80 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 297.1 mi | 5h 20m |
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 82.2 mi | 1h 34m |
| Golden State Freeway | 50 mi | 57m |
| I 5 Truck | 37.7 mi | 43m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| CA 89 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Capital City Freeway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 297.1 mi, about 5h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Dollar Point, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
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16 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft
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21 sec
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South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
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2 min
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West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
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14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge onto I 5
3.3 mi
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3 min
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Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
18 mi
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20 min
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Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
25 mi
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29 min
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Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
1.5 mi
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1 min
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I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
Toward I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
36 mi
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41 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
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Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
226 mi
·
4 hr 1 min
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Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
26 mi
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27 min
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Westside Freeway
14
Keep left at fork onto I 5
46 mi
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50 min
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Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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12 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Capital City Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 80
7.0 mi
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8 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 80
78 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
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Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Donner Lake
23
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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Alan S. Hart Freeway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CA 89 South: South Lake Tahoe
25
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
4 ft
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0 sec
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CA 89
26
Continue on CA 89
13 mi
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19 min
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CA 89
Use the straight lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto CA 28
118 ft
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2 sec
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CA 28
28
Continue on CA 28
3.2 mi
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6 min
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CA 28
29
Turn right onto Dollar Drive
0.1 mi
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25 sec
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Dollar Drive
30
At end of road, turn right onto Marlette Drive
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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Marlette Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Marlette Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour, 54-minute drive, consider breaking it into two days to ensure a safe and comfortable pace. Plan your overnight stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you find convenient accommodations. With a significant longest stretch of 297.1 miles, make sure to fuel up before embarking on these longer segments, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $121 suggests budgeting for at least two fill-ups, so keep an eye on your gauge and plan stops accordingly.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 262.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 297.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 116 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 262.9 miles or 4h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 262.9 miles or 4h 53m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dollar Point, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dollar Point, CA
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 297.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 262.9 mi from Anaheim, CA · 4h 53m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
347 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Rocklin, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
263 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Galt, CA after about 263 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 262.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 297.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 263 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Dollar Point, CA
The final approach into Dollar Point, 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 Dollar Point, CA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dollar Point, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$120.85 one way
$241.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $124.54 | $249.07 |
| premium | $6.18 | $127.87 | $255.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $116.09 | $232.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$121
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$251–$361
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.7 | 1 | $55.21 | $25.24 |
| Efficient EV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.01 | $21.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.3 | 2 | $73.61 | $33.65 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 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.
Destination
Dollar Point, CA
Late night in Dollar Point on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
9h 54m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Dollar Point, CA covers 525.8 miles and takes about 9h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Alan S. Hart Freeway, Golden State Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 263 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 262.9 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 $120.85 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 525.8 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 50.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 407.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 407.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anaheim, CA and Dollar Point, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe, Broadway and Fresno.
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