Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Valley, CA
Pham Ngoc Anh
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Cherry Valley, CA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Cherry Valley Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.9 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Founded 1857
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 65.3 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.9 miles on Riverside Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Redlands
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cherry Valley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Beaumont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 39.9 mi | 46m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| Cherry Valley Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beaumont Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Anaheim Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Cherry Valley, CA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 57
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 91
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn left onto Cherry Valley Boulevard
Turn left onto Beaumont Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Anaheim, CA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cherry Valley, 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.
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.88 | $31.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Anaheim on Saturday
Local time
1:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Cherry Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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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