Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Good Hope, CA
Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Good Hope, CA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Corona Freeway, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Corona Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on Riverside Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Corona 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 22.5 miles (Corona Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway toward I 15 South: San Diego
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 74: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anaheim, CA and Good Hope, CA, road signs point toward Riverside and San Diego.
Riverside
San Diego
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 19 mi | 21m |
| Corona Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Central Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Temecula Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| CA 74 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Orange Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Good Hope, CA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 57
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 91
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway
Merge onto I 15
Continue on I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto CA 74
Continue on CA 74
Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto Marie Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Anaheim, CA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Good Hope, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Good Hope on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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