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Trip from Santa Ana, CA to Bellflower, CA

Drive Time

27m

Distance

20.7 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Santa Ana, CA, CA

Santa Ana, CA

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Bellflower, CA, CA

Bellflower, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Santa Ana, CA to Bellflower, CA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Artesia Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, North Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Artesia Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 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

10.4 miles from Santa Ana, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 20.7 miles, with most of the trip on Artesia Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on Artesia Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Artesia Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

172 ft 122 ft

Total Climb

54 ft

Total Descent

46 ft

Highest Point

172 ft

~5.2 mi in

Elevation Range

51 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Artesia Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 20.7 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broadway

Turn right onto North Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
6
10.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Magnolia Avenue

Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
10.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward CA 91 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 91 West
8
19.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Bellflower, Bellflower Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16 Toward Bellflower, Bellflower Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Artesia Freeway 8.6 mi 9m
Santa Ana Freeway 8.5 mi 9m
North Broadway 1.5 mi 2m
Flower Street 0.5 mi 1m
Bellflower Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
West Santa Clara Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West 1st Street 0.1 mi <1m
Magnolia Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Artesia Freeway — 8.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana, CA and Bellflower, CA.

1

Start on West 1st Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West 1st Street
2

Turn right onto North Broadway

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
4

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · this road
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 5

8.5 mi · 9 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

432 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward CA 91 West Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto CA 91

8.6 mi · 9 min · Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 16 Toward Bellflower, Bellflower Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto Bellflower Boulevard

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Bellflower Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto Flower Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Flower Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

Flora Vista Street

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 10.4 miles from Santa Ana, CA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.6 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 20.7 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.4 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellflower, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA

This is one driving day of about 20.7 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Santa Ana, 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.
The longest stretch is on Artesia Freeway for about 8.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.4 mi from Santa Ana, CA · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anaheim, CA

10 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

Long Beach, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anaheim, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Santa Ana, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bellflower, CA

The final approach into Bellflower, 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 Bellflower, 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

$4.79 one way

$9.59 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $4.94 $9.89
premium $6.24 $5.09 $10.18
diesel $5.64 $4.60 $9.20

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: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Santa Ana, CA

Afternoon in Santa Ana on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:38AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:45AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

Bellflower, CA

Afternoon in Bellflower on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Light Rain

SSW 5 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:38AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:45AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

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

3 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

27m 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 Santa Ana, CA to Bellflower, CA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Artesia Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, North Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Santa Ana, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.79 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 11 significant decision points across 20.7 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Santa Ana, CA to Bellflower, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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