Origin
Suisun, CA
Evening in Suisun on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suisun, CA to Anaheim, CA
Drive Time
7h 51m
Distance
413.9 mi
666 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 43m
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6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 58m
12 PM
7h 56m
3 PM
7h 59m
5 PM
8h 9m
8 PM
7h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suisun, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Traveling from Suisun to Anaheim covers 413.9 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 51 minutes of driving time. This route is designed for efficiency, utilizing CA 12, the Westside Freeway, and I-5 Truck routes to move you quickly through the Pacific Coast region. While it is technically possible to complete this journey in a single day, be prepared for a long stint behind the wheel. You should budget approximately $96 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the drive is almost entirely highway-focused, it serves as a straightforward transit option rather than a leisurely scenic tour. Whether you power through in one day or break it up, planning ahead will help manage the fatigue of this nearly eight-hour trek.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.9 miles from Suisun, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-centric experience, as 99% of this trip takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Westside Freeway, which accounts for a significant 263.7-mile stretch of the journey. The road feels like a classic interstate grind, prioritizing direct movement over technical twists or local sightseeing. As you navigate these high-capacity routes, the transition from Northern to Southern California becomes a matter of steady, rhythmic highway driving. You won't encounter many deviations from this primary path, making it a predictable experience for those comfortable with long-distance interstate travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 263.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 413.9 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 365.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
66.1 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
365.1 mi into trip
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~6h 51m in
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I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
8
390.1 mi into trip
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~7h 21m in
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I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Stre...
7
412.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 47m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Suisun, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Santa Ana
390.1 mi in
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~7h 21m
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via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 263.7 mi | 4h 43m |
| I 5 Truck | 83.3 mi | 1h 36m |
| CA 12 | 37.6 mi | 53m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lotz Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 263.7 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suisun, CA and Anaheim, CA.
1
Start on Solano Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
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Solano Street
2
Continue on Kellogg Street
408 ft
·
20 sec
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Kellogg Street
3
Turn right onto Morgan Street
306 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Lotz Way
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lotz Way
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 12
14 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 12
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto CA 12
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
CA 12
9
Continue on CA 12
23 mi
·
32 min
·
CA 12
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 5
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 111
Toward Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Anaheim Boulevard
23
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
Use the none lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make this 413.9-mile haul more manageable, plan for at least two dedicated stops to stretch your legs and reset. Given the duration, leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid the worst of the traffic typically found along these major corridors. Since the route relies heavily on the Westside Freeway, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 263.7-mile stretch to ensure you don't run low between services. Flexibility is key; if you find the nearly eight-hour drive too taxing, consider splitting the trip to break up the monotony. Prioritizing these breaks will keep you alert and help you reach Anaheim feeling significantly more refreshed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.9 miles from Suisun, CA, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.7 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 91 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.9 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
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 Suisun, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Suisun, CA
This is one driving day of about 413.9 miles and 7h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Suisun, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 263.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206.9 mi from Suisun, CA · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
207 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 206.9 miles from Suisun, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 263.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.85 one way
$191.70 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $98.85 | $197.69 |
| premium | $6.24 | $101.73 | $203.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.95 | $183.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$121–$146
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.46 | $19.87 |
| Efficient EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.22 | $16.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.6 | 2 | $57.95 | $26.49 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 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
Evening in Anaheim on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°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
28 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
7h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Suisun, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 413.9 miles and takes about 7h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, CA 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 206.9 miles from Suisun, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 413.9 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 365.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Suisun, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
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