Origin
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Ladera Heights, CA
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ladera Heights, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Spanning 33.6 miles across the Pacific Coast region, this drive from Anaheim to Ladera Heights is a straightforward journey typically taking about 47 minutes. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should cover your transit costs, making this an economical excursion within California. You will primarily navigate via the Santa Ana Freeway, the Century Freeway, and Imperial Highway to reach your destination. Because this route stays within the Pacific Coast region, you can expect a consistent urban driving experience from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.8 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused trek relies heavily on major arteries, with 78% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a mix of transit corridors, including a notable 15.1-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Century Freeway. The character of the drive is functional and efficient rather than leisurely, prioritizing speed as you transition between these California hubs. Expect a consistent pace as you move through the highway network, which keeps the experience predictable for the duration of the 33.6-mile trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Century Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Century Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 33.6 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
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 121
Toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Long Beach, Santa Monica
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 2B
Toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Long Beach, Sa...
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Santa Monica
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 North: Santa Monica
8
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Manchester Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard
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 47
Toward Manchester Boulevard, La Cienega Bouleva...
Towns Along This Route
Between Anaheim, CA and Ladera Heights, CA, road signs point toward Imperial Highway and Santa Monica.
Imperial Highway
10.9 mi in
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~14m
Santa Monica
28.5 mi in
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~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Century Freeway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Imperial Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South La Cienega Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 405 ALT | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Adoree Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| San Diego Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Century Freeway
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Ladera Heights, CA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
422 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5
Merge onto I 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 121
Toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Adoree Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Adoree Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Imperial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hoxie Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 105 West
12
Continue on I 105
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Century Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 105
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2B
Toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Long Beach, Santa Monica
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 405 North: Santa Monica
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 405
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 47
Toward Manchester Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 405 ALT
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 ALT
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto South La Cienega Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South La Cienega Boulevard
Use the none lane.
20
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Slauson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West Slauson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Slauson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto South Sherbourne Drive
402 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Sherbourne Drive
23
Turn left onto West 57th Street
319 ft
·
16 sec
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West 57th Street
24
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Bedford Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 47-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 33.6-mile route, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel mid-journey. Keep in mind that the heavy reliance on the Santa Ana and Century Freeways means traffic patterns will dictate your actual travel time more than anything else. To make your trip as smooth as possible, check local traffic reports before you leave Anaheim to avoid the heaviest congestion on the freeway segments. This straightforward approach allows you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of complex logistics.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.8 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.1 miles.
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 33.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ladera Heights, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA
This is one driving day of about 33.6 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Century Freeway for about 15.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Anaheim, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ladera Heights, CA
The final approach into Ladera Heights, 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 Ladera Heights, 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
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $6.24 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Ladera Heights, CA
Afternoon in Ladera Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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.
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
20 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
47m 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 Ladera Heights, CA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Century Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, Imperial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $7.78 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 33.6 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 4.6 miles (I 5 / Santa Ana Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anaheim, CA and Ladera Heights, CA, road signs point toward Imperial Highway and Santa Monica.
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