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Distance from Encinitas, CA to Anaheim, CA

Distance

73 mi

Time

1 hour 31 mins

Gas Cost

$11 - $22

There are 65.87 miles from Encinitas to Anaheim in northwest direction and 73 miles (117.48 kilometers) by car, following the I-5 route.

Encinitas and Anaheim are 1 hour 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Encinitas, CA to Anaheim, CA. The halfway point is San Clemente, CA.

Encinitas, CA and Anaheim, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 5:11 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Encinitas, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Encinitas, CA to Anaheim, CA? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Encinitas, CA

Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 2.91 gallons of gas to cover the route between Encinitas, CA and Anaheim, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Encinitas to Anaheim is $15.55.

During the route, an average car will release 57.10 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Encinitas, CA and Anaheim, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Encinitas, CA and Anaheim, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 33.438820 and -117.622345, or 33º 26' 19.752" N, 117º 37' 20.442" W. This location is 36.28 miles away from Encinitas, CA and Anaheim, CA and it would take approximately 45 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is San Clemente, CA, situated 35 miles from Encinitas, CA and 37 miles from Anaheim, CA. It would take 35 minutes to go from Encinitas to San Clemente and 38 minutes to go from Anaheim to San Clemente.