Origin
Signal Hill, CA
Afternoon in Signal Hill on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Signal Hill, 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
32m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Signal Hill, CA
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Trip Overview
Signal Hill to Anaheim is 18.7 miles and takes about 32m via Artesia Freeway and Riverside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a straightforward drive. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger Southern California exploration. You won't encounter significant elevation changes or extensive stretches of undeveloped land, making it a practical choice for most vehicles.
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 32m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey taking place on highways like the Artesia Freeway and Riverside Freeway. You'll experience some faster-paced driving on these main roads, with the longest uninterrupted highway segment being 2.8 miles on the Artesia Freeway. The remaining 70% of the drive will likely involve navigating surface streets, offering a different pace and driving dynamic. Expect a blend of urban and suburban landscapes as you transition between these road types.
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.
Artesia Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near Carson Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (Carson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (CA 91 / Artesia Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Carson Street
Turn right onto Carson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CA 91 / Artesia Freeway
Merge onto CA 91 / Artesia Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
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 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim...
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Harbor Boulevard
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Willow Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Los Coyotes Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Carson Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Valley View Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Anaheim Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Artesia Freeway
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Hill, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on East Willow Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Willow Street
2
Continue on East Willow Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Willow Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Los Coyotes Diagonal
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Los Coyotes Diagonal
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Carson Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Carson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto Valley View Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley View Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 91
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 28
Toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West La Palma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West La Palma Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Anaheim Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Anaheim Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on South Anaheim Boulevard
420 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
15
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.08 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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.
Destination
Anaheim, CA
Afternoon in Anaheim on Friday
Local time
2:44 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
16 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
32m 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 Signal Hill, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 18.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Artesia Freeway, East Willow Street, Riverside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Signal Hill, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (Carson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (CA 91 / Artesia Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Signal Hill, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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