How far is Westminster, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Westminster, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.4 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.46 mi
12.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.78 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Mon, Jun 1, 3:55 PM PDT
Return by in Westminster
Mon, Jun 1, 4:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-06-01T15:34
Arrive Anaheim
Mon, Jun 1, 3:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Garden Grove
CA

The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.

From Westminster
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Anaheim
9.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on Westminster Boulevard

    40 m · 7 sec · Westminster Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goldenwest Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Goldenwest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garden Grove Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Garden Grove Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 22 East: Garden Grove Freeway

    2050 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard South

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Trask Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Trask Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Harbor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on South Harbor Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Harbor Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1823 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Anaheim.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden Grove Freeway
4.4 mi · 29%
Harbor Boulevard
3.7 mi · 24%
South Harbor Boulevard
1.15 mi · 7%
Goldenwest Street
1 mi · 6%
CA 22 East
0.39 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden Grove Freeway

Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

4.4 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden Grove
00h 10m from Westminster
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Garden Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Westminster and 9.6 miles from Anaheim.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Garden Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garden Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Grove.

RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

6 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

11 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

20 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12.01 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

A city in Orange County, California.

Population89,740
Coordinates33.7591800, -118.0067300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster Boulevard (-118.00673, 33.759201)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.23
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.12 $6.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.28 $6.55
Premium $6.24 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $7.57 $4.09 $8.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Anaheim. The current time is 15:34:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.