Origin
Anaheim, CA
Morning in Anaheim on Wednesday
Local time
9:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Signal Hill, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA covers 23.3 miles and takes about 31m 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 Santa Ana Street, Harbor Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
11.7 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Anaheim Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Santa Ana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harbor Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Ana Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden Grove Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Diego Freeway | 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 Signal Hill, CA.
1
Start on the route
200 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West Santa Ana Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Santa Ana Street
4
Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Boulevard
5
Continue on Harbor Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 5 South: Santa Ana Freeway
7
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 22 West: Garden Grove
9
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden Grove Freeway
10
Continue on San Diego Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
San Diego Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Cherry Avenue South
12
Keep slight left to continue on Temple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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Temple Avenue
13
Turn right onto East Willow Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Willow Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 11.7 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 15m into the drive.
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 23.3 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Signal Hill, 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 23.3 miles and 31m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Anaheim, CA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Signal Hill, CA
The final approach into Signal Hill, 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 Signal Hill, 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
$5.36 one way
$10.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Signal Hill, CA
Morning in Signal Hill on Wednesday
Local time
9:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Santa Ana, CA
12 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
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
31m 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 Signal Hill, CA covers 23.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Anaheim Boulevard, West Santa Ana Street, Harbor Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $5.36 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.
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anaheim, CA to Signal Hill, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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