How far is Los Angeles, CA from Westminster, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Westminster, CA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Westminster.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
782 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South
653 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
1513 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Gabriel River Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Keep left to continue on I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Springdale Street, Westminster Avenue
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Westminster Avenue West, Springdale Street
915 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Springdale Street
82 m · 7 sec · Springdale Street
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Turn left onto Westminster Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Westminster Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Boulevard
151 m · 18 sec · Westminster Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Westminster.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Westminster?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Los Angeles and 14.9 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Anaheim City Clerk
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.24 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 89,740 |
| Coordinates | 33.7591800, -118.0067300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westminster (-118.00673, 33.75918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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