Origin
Anaheim, CA
Late night in Anaheim on Monday
Local time
5:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Hamilton City, CA
Drive Time
9h 34m
Distance
508.8 mi
819 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$118
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 26m
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6 AM
9h 34m
8 AM
9h 51m
10 AM
9h 40m
12 PM
9h 38m
3 PM
9h 41m
5 PM
9h 51m
8 PM
9h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Hamilton City, CA covers 508.8 miles and takes about 9h 34m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on South Anaheim Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $117.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
254.4 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 508.8 miles and 9h 34m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are South Anaheim Boulevard and West Lincoln Avenue.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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?
At 9h 34m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 34m, 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 Hamilton City, 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 |
| Golden State Highway | 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 Hamilton City, CA.
1
Start on the route
200 ft
·
17 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
423 ft
·
22 sec
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South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Lincoln Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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Santa Ana Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Golden State Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Golden State Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
10
Keep slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
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Golden State Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi
·
4 hr 1 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
26 mi
·
27 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
54 mi
·
59 min
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Westside Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
16
Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
22 mi
·
25 min
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CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
18
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Street
19
Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
B Street
20
Continue straight
30 mi
·
35 min
21
Keep slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
22
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward East Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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East Avenue
24
Turn left onto East Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Avenue
25
Turn right
7.2 mi
·
10 min
26
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto West 4th Street
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
28
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.
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 254.4 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 4h 47m into the drive.
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 112 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 254.4 miles or 4h 47m 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 254.4 miles or 4h 47m
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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton City, 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 254 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hamilton City, CA
Aim for roughly 254 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 254.4 mi from Anaheim, CA · 4h 47m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
168 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
336 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 Sacramento, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
254 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Turlock, CA after about 254 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 254.4 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 254 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hamilton City, CA
The final approach into Hamilton City, 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 Hamilton City, CA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hamilton City, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$117.83 one way
$235.65 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
178 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $121.51 | $243.02 |
| premium | $6.24 | $125.06 | $250.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $113.04 | $226.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 178 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 152.6 | 1 | $53.42 | $24.42 |
| Efficient EV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.52 | $20.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 203.5 | 2 | $71.23 | $32.56 |
Gas CO2
178 kg
EV CO2
60 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
Hamilton City, CA
Late night in Hamilton City on Monday
Local time
5:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
27 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 34m 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 Hamilton City, CA covers 508.8 miles and takes about 9h 34m 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.
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 254 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 254.4 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 $117.83 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 9h 34m, 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 Hamilton City, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anaheim, CA to Hamilton City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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