Brea, CA Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Brea, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Brea, CA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
243.5 mi
Fresno, CA
Quickest Drive
18m
Santa Ana, CA
Plan Around Brea, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Brea, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Brea, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brea, CA
Driving from Brea, CA
Expect an average of 100 miles and about 2h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Brea, CA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 244 miles (4h 40m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Brea, CA are Fresno, CA (243.5 mi, 4h 40m), San Diego, CA (101.9 mi, 2h 4m), Long Beach, CA (29 mi, 43m), and Los Angeles, CA (25.2 mi, 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 100-mile drive from Brea, CA, expect to burn about 3.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Brea, CA and 2 routes heading into Brea, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 244 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brea, CA covers 244 miles and takes approximately 4h 40m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Brea, CA runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brea, CA include Fresno, CA, San Diego, CA, Long Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brea, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
47,337
Median Income
$124,837
Median Home Value
$874,300
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Brea, CA
A sampling of people born in Brea, CA.
Nikki Ziering
1971
American model and actress
Stephanie J. Block
1972
American actress and singer
Kyle Fogg
1990
American basketball player
Aubree Munro
1993
American softball player
Eva Gutowski
1994
American YouTuber
Craig Hosmer
1915–1982
United States Representative from California (1915-1982)
Dottie Dodgion
1929–2021
American musician
Ronald Crawford
1939–2015
American water polo player and coach
Cody Fajardo
1992
American gridiron football player (born 1992)
City data from Wikidata (Q302612), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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