Day trip from Santa Maria to Anaheim
Anaheim lies 263 km (163 mi) south-east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 263 km (163 mi) apart, Anaheim is a realistic day trip from Santa Maria: about 4 h 16 min each way by road.
| Santa Maria | Anaheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 105,093 | 350,742 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 93454–93458 | 92801–92899 |
What to see in Anaheim
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Disneyland | 17,337,000 | 2024 |
| Disney California Adventure | 10,050,000 | 2024 |
| Anaheim Public Library | 1,098,146 | 2016 |
The busiest is Disneyland at 17,337,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Anaheim
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Staying in Anaheim
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Common questions
How far is Anaheim from Santa Maria?
263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 320 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Anaheim by road?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Anaheim?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.