Drive Time
6h 49m
Distance
356.3 mi
573 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Amesti, CA covers 356.3 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Anaheim Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.1 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 49m drive with frequent turns across 356.3 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| CA 152 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Amesti, CA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
Continue on El Camino Real
Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
Turn right onto Chittenden Road
Continue on Riverside Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
Turn right onto Blackburn Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lake Avenue
Turn left onto Holohan Road
Turn right onto Green Valley Road
Turn left onto Amesti Road
Turn right onto East Rianda Road
Arrive at your destination
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 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.1 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amesti, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 356.3 miles and 6h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.1 mi from Anaheim, CA · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 178.1 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Amesti, 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 Amesti, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$48.40 one way
$96.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $54.01 | $108.01 |
| premium | $4.15 | $58.21 | $116.43 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $52.60 | $105.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.41 | $17.10 |
| Efficient EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.5 | 1 | $49.88 | $22.80 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Anaheim on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Amesti on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Bakersfield, CA
178 mi in
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
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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