Origin
Cambria, CA
Afternoon in Cambria on Friday
Local time
2:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambria, CA to Anaheim, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
266.7 mi
429 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambria, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambria, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 266.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Lane, Burton Drive, Eton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.30 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
133.3 miles from Cambria, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving 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 4h 48m. Total distance: 266.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 266.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village Lane 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambria, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Lane | — | — |
| Burton Drive | — | — |
| Eton Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Cabrillo Highway | — | — |
| North Santa Rosa Street | — | — |
| Olive Street | — | — |
| El Camino Real | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambria, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Village Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Village Lane
2
Continue on Village Lane
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Village Lane
3
Turn left onto Burton Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Burton Drive
4
Continue on Eton Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Eton Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
7
Continue on North Santa Rosa Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Santa Rosa Street
8
Turn right onto Olive Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Olive Street
9
Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
10
Continue on El Camino Real
45 mi
·
51 min
·
El Camino Real
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
12
Turn left onto Chumash Highway
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Chumash Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chumash Highway
14
Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chumash Highway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chumash Highway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Chumash Highway
17
Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 101 South
18
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
17 mi
·
19 min
·
El Camino Real
19
Continue on Ventura Freeway
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Ventura Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Route 101
21
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
22
Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
26
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.3 miles from Cambria, CA, or about 2h 24m 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 59 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 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 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaheim, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cambria, 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 Cambria, CA
This is one driving day of about 266.7 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Cambria, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.3 mi from Cambria, CA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from Cambria, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anaheim, CA
The final approach into Anaheim, 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 Anaheim, 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
$61.30 one way
$122.60 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $63.17 | $126.34 |
| premium | $6.18 | $64.86 | $129.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.88 | $117.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80 | 0 | $28.00 | $12.80 |
| Efficient EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.34 | $10.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.7 | 1 | $37.34 | $17.07 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
2:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cambria, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 266.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Lane, Burton Drive, Eton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.3 miles from Cambria, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambria, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambria, CA to Anaheim, 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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