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Garden Grove, CA Road Trips

Garden Grove, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 230 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Garden Grove, CA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Orange County, California, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

410.2 mi

San Francisco, CA

Quickest Drive

19m

Irvine, CA

Plan Around Garden Grove, CA

Trips from Garden Grove, CA

Driving from Garden Grove, CA

The typical drive from Garden Grove, CA covers about 230 miles and takes around 4h 23m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 410 miles (7h 42m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Garden Grove, CA most often head toward San Francisco, CA (410.2 mi, 7h 42m), Laguna, CA (403.1 mi, 7h 32m), Oakland, CA (398.7 mi, 7h 27m), Fremont, CA (383.6 mi, 7h 18m), and San Jose, CA (368.5 mi, 7h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 230-mile drive from Garden Grove, CA, expect to burn about 9.1 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Garden Grove, CA and 0 routes heading into Garden Grove, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 410 miles.

The longest mapped route from Garden Grove, CA covers 410 miles and takes approximately 7h 42m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Garden Grove, CA runs about 230 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Garden Grove, CA include San Francisco, CA, Laguna, CA, Oakland, CA and Fremont, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Garden Grove, CA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

170,603

Median Income

$90,166

Median Home Value

$765,500

Median Age

39.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Garden Grove, CA at a Glance

Founded

1874

Elevation

89 ft

Area

18 mi²

Notable People from Garden Grove, CA

A sampling of people born in Garden Grove, CA.

Dexter Holland

Dexter Holland

1965

American rock musician

Kristin Hannah

1960

American writer

Justin Chon

Justin Chon

1981

American actor

Coryn Labecki

Coryn Labecki

1992

American cyclist

Troy Polamalu

Troy Polamalu

1981

American football player and executive (born 1981)

Luis Gil

1993

American soccer player

Alan Trammell

Alan Trammell

1958

American Hall of Fame baseball player, coach and manager

David Choi

David Choi

1986

Korean-American musician and YouTube video producer

Leah O'Brien

1974

softball player

City data from Wikidata (Q50054), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Garden Grove, CA

Garden Grove is a city in Orange County in Southern California.

1 Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral), 13280 Chapman Ave (Near the 5, 22, and 57 freeways.), ☏ +1 714 489-6100. This all-glass church was home to the huge congregation built by the persistently up-beat Rev. Robert Schuller. This towering edifice, designed by noted architect Philip Johnson, was built for Schuller's television ministry. It was purchased by the Catholic Diocese of Orange in 2012. Christ Cathedral was rededicated in the summer of 2019 as the diocese's new mother church. The grounds are open, and tours are conducted Monday through Saturday at 10AM and 1PM. Daily and Sunday Mass is celebrated in the Arboretum. (updated Oct 2023)

Play Go - Little Seoul in Garden Grove is one of the only places in Southern California to offer several Go parlors catering both newcomers and seasoned pros. 1 Great Wolf Lodge Southern California. Strawberry Festival: . A large community festival in late May, celebrating the city's agricultural past. (date needs fixing)

1 Augustino's Italian Restaurant, 12554 Valley View St, ☏ +1 714 891-2695. Referred to by locals simply as "Auggie's," this neighborhood Italian restaurant has delicious pizza and pasta for modest costs. Their complimentary garlic rolls are sublime. Delivery available. 2 Perry's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 6937 Chapman Ave, ☏ +1 714 898-7670. Perry's has become famous for its delicious thick-crust, square shaped and sliced pizza, though they also serve thinner pizzas that are traditional round pies. Lunch-goers can grab pizza by the slice along with other good combos. They have great pasta, sandwiches (the hot roast beef and cheese is scrumptious), and hot wings. Event catering and phone order pick-up are available.

1 Sonesta Simply Suites Anaheim, 12901 Garden Grove Blvd., ☏ +1 714 539-4200. 2 Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove, 12021 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714 867-5555. 3 Hotel Marguerite, 12867 Garden Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 714-530-3388. 4 Marriott Anaheim Suites, 12015 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714 750-1000, fax: +1 714 750-9000. 5 Ramada Plaza Anaheim/Garden Grove, 10022 Garden Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 714 534-1818, fax: +1 714 539-9930, [email protected]. 6 Residence Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove, 11931 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714 591-4000, fax: +1 714 591-4001. 7 Hyatt Regency Orange County, 11999 Harbor Blvd., ☏ +1 714 750-1234, fax: +1 714 740-0465. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. 8 Homewood Suites by Hilton, 12005 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714-740-1800. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Located a mile from Disneyland. Suites have full kitchens and free high-speed internet. Free hot breakfast and light dinner. 9 Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove, 11747 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714-703-8800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Dec 2024) 10 Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove, 11777 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714-703-9100. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024)

Off state highway 22 between the I-405 and I-5.

Travel tips adapted from Garden Grove on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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