Origin
Mead Valley, CA
Evening in Mead Valley on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mead Valley, CA to Anaheim, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mead Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Mead Valley, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 91, Riverside Freeway, El Sobrante Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on CA 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mead Valley, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near El Sobrante Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (El Sobrante Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
El Sobrante Road
Turn right onto El Sobrante Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward CA 91 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 91 West
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 91 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Riverside Freeway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| El Sobrante Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Cajalco Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| La Sierra Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North State College Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Brown Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 91
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead Valley, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Oakwood Street
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oakwood Street
2
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
3
Turn left onto Cajalco Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Cajalco Road
4
Turn right onto El Sobrante Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
El Sobrante Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
La Sierra Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CA 91 West
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto CA 91
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 50
Toward Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 30
Toward State College Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North State College Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Mead Valley, CA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Mead Valley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anaheim, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Anaheim, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.92 | $19.85 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Anaheim, CA
Evening in Anaheim on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
56m 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 Mead Valley, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 91, Riverside Freeway, El Sobrante Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Mead Valley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.63 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (El Sobrante Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mead Valley, CA to Anaheim, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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