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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Good Hope, CA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

Downtown Good Hope, CA, CA

Good Hope, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

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.

About the Cities

Starting in Anaheim, CA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

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.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
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
22.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | Corona Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 51 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Die...
7
23.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | Corona Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway toward I 15 South: San Diego

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 15 South: San Diego
7
42.3 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward CA 74: Central Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 77 Toward CA 74: Central Avenue

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 Good Hope, CA, road signs point toward Riverside and San Diego.

Riverside

3.1 mi in | ~6m

San Diego

22.5 mi in | ~28m | via Corona Freeway

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Riverside Freeway — 19 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Good Hope, 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: Pomona Use 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 5A Toward CA 91 East: Riverside Freeway, Riverside Use 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

16 mi · 18 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto Corona Freeway

0.8 mi · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
Exit 51 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Corona Freeway
Toward I 15 South: San Diego Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 15

14 mi · 15 min · Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 15

4.4 mi · 4 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 77 Toward CA 74: Central Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto CA 74

5.2 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on CA 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · CA 74
16

Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mountain Avenue
17

Turn right onto Marie Street

7 ft · 0 sec · Marie Street
18

Arrive at destination

Marie Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Anaheim, CA · 32m into the drive

city in Riverside County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corona, CA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Chino Hills, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Home Gardens, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Good Hope, CA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.47 one way

$22.94 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday

Local time

3:50 PM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Good Hope, CA

Afternoon in Good Hope on Friday

Local time

3:50 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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

1h 2m 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 Good Hope, CA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Corona Freeway, Central 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 24.9 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 $11.47 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 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.

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.

Between Anaheim, CA and Good Hope, CA, road signs point toward Riverside and San Diego.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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