Embarking from Bermuda Dunes, CA, to Anaheim, CA, this 107-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. Primarily utilizing major freeways like the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway and Riverside Freeway, this drive is a straightforward, highway-focused trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route remains within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent experience as you travel west. This drive is ideal for those seeking efficiency and a direct path to Anaheim.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.3 miles. The Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and Riverside Freeway also contribute to the predominantly freeway experience. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, characterized by the flow of traffic on these well-established corridors. The road's personality is one of efficiency and directness, minimizing scenic detours in favor of a swift transit.
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.
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sonny Bono Memorial 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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 107 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 2.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 10 West
7
45.7 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 93
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
8
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
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 34B
Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
7
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
7
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward State College Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.
Beach Cities
68.4 mi in|~1h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
25.3 mi
27m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi
19m
Riverside Freeway
17.5 mi
20m
CA 91
16.7 mi
19m
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.5 mi
20m
Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi
4m
Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi
2m
East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bermuda Dunes, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Saint Thomas Drive
16 ft·5 sec·Saint Thomas Drive
2
Turn left onto Runaway Bay Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Runaway Bay Drive
3
Turn sharp right onto Lima Hall Drive
299 ft·13 sec·Lima Hall Drive
4
Turn left onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·42nd Avenue
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
6
Turn left onto Varner Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Varner Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 10 West
8
Merge onto I 10
25 mi·27 min·Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
18 mi·19 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 93Toward CA 60 West: RiversideUse the slight left lane.
11
Continue on CA 60
0.5 mi·33 sec·Moreno Valley Freeway
12
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi·2 min·Moreno Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CA 60
16 mi·20 min·Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi·4 min·Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.5 mi·3 min
Exit 34BToward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach CitiesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 91
13 mi·15 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·20 sec
Exit 50Toward Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 91
17 mi·19 min·CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
4.0 mi·4 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 30Toward State College BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·North State College Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·East Lincoln Avenue
23
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft·25 sec·South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance of 107 miles and a duration of just over 2 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. You can depart Bermuda Dunes at your leisure, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion as you approach Anaheim. With no designated stops in the data, feel free to take breaks as needed, perhaps once around the 50-mile mark. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing to minimize any unscheduled stops. A good tip is to monitor traffic conditions on the Riverside Freeway as you get closer to your destination, as this can often be a bottleneck.
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 53.5 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaheim, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bermuda Dunes, 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 Bermuda Dunes, CA
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Bermuda Dunes, CA
· 1h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Joshua Tree National Park
National Park
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.36
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Evening
in Bermuda Dunes on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Evening
in Anaheim on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
53°F
Riverside, CA
54 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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m 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 Bermuda Dunes, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Riverside 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 53.5 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.59 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 17 significant decision points across 107 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 2.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.
