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Trip from Anaheim, CA to San Pedro, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.6 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Downtown San Pedro, CA, CA

San Pedro, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

The drive from Anaheim, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 32.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Artesia Freeway, Harbor Freeway, Gardena Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Artesia Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 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 42m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 42m highway drive covering 32.6 miles, with most of the trip on Artesia Freeway and Harbor Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on Artesia Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Artesia Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Artesia Freeway and Harbor Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward CA 91 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 91 West
7
22.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, S...
8
22.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro
7
23.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 South: San Pedro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 110 South: San Pedro

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Artesia Freeway 13 mi 14m
Harbor Freeway 8.5 mi 9m
Gardena Freeway 4.5 mi 5m
Santa Ana Freeway 2.9 mi 3m
West Lincoln Avenue 1 mi 2m
North Gaffey Street 0.7 mi 1m
Magnolia Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South Anaheim Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Artesia Freeway — 13 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and San Pedro, 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

2.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

432 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward CA 91 West Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto CA 91

13 mi · 14 min · Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on CA 91

4.5 mi · 5 min · Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 110 South: San Pedro Use the straight lane.
14

Merge onto I 110

8.5 mi · 9 min · Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto North Gaffey Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Gaffey Street
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

South Gaffey Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.49 one way

$14.99 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $7.72 $15.44
premium $6.18 $7.93 $15.86
diesel $5.61 $7.20 $14.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.85 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.56 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday

Local time

3:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

San Pedro, CA

Afternoon in San Pedro on Friday

Local time

3:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°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

16 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

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 San Pedro, CA covers 32.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Artesia Freeway, Harbor Freeway, Gardena Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.3 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 $7.49 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Anaheim, CA to San Pedro, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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