How far is Santa Ana, CA from Garden Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Garden Grove, CA is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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 11m.
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 sixth most populous city in California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Garden Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Garden Grove.
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Start on West 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Bristol Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Bristol Street
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 17th Street
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Continue on Westminster Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Westminster Boulevard
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Turn right onto Euclid Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Euclid Street
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Turn left onto Century Boulevard
1665 ft · 42 sec · Century Boulevard
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Turn right onto Taft Street
125 m · 14 sec · Taft Street
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Turn right
52 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Garden Grove.
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.
Westminster Boulevard
Continue on Westminster Boulevard
2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Garden Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Garden Grove?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Santa Ana and 3.1 miles from Garden Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Garden Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Garden Grove. Straight-line distance: 4.66 mi (7.5 km).
#1 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden Grove
The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 171,366 |
| Coordinates | 33.7739100, -117.9414500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden Grove (-117.94145, 33.77391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
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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