Origin
Loma Rica, CA
Afternoon in Loma Rica on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loma Rica, CA to Anaheim, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 44m
Distance
465.6 mi
749 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$107
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 37m
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6 AM
8h 44m
8 AM
9h 0m
10 AM
8h 50m
12 PM
8h 48m
3 PM
8h 51m
5 PM
8h 59m
8 PM
8h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loma Rica, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Loma Rica, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 465.6 miles and takes about 8h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Browns Valley Road, East 12th Street, B Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $107.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
232.8 miles from Loma Rica, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Browns Valley Road | — | — |
| East 12th Street | — | — |
| B Street | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| E Street | — | — |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Golden State Highway | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Browns Valley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loma Rica, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Loma Rica Road
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Loma Rica Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Browns Valley Road
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Browns Valley Road
3
Continue on East 12th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
B Street
5
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
5th Street
6
Turn left onto E Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
E Street
7
Keep slight right
18 mi
·
20 min
8
Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Golden State Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
10
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
66 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
16
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
20
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
22
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 232.8 miles from Loma Rica, CA, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 102 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232.8 miles or 4h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 232.8 miles or 4h 22m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 36m
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 Loma Rica, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Loma Rica, CA
Aim for roughly 233 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Anaheim, CA
Aim for roughly 233 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Loma Rica, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
233 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Madera, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
233 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Madera, CA after about 233 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 232.8 miles from Loma Rica, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 233 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$107.01 one way
$214.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
163 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $110.28 | $220.56 |
| premium | $6.18 | $113.23 | $226.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $102.80 | $205.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$107
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$237–$347
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139.7 | 1 | $48.89 | $22.35 |
| Efficient EV | 116.4 | 1 | $40.74 | $18.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 186.2 | 2 | $65.18 | $29.80 |
Gas CO2
163 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Saturday
Local time
12:12 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
24 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
8h 44m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
465.6 mi in 8h 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Browns Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loma Rica, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Anaheim, CA
Full guide →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
- • Disneyland — American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- • Disney California Adventure — theme park in California, part of Disneyland Resort
- • Soarin' — flight motion simulator attraction at Disney parks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 233 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Anaheim, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loma Rica, CA to Anaheim, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Anaheim, CA before the return drive.
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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