Westminster, CA Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Westminster, CA works well as a launching point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Westminster, CA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
410.6 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
16m
Irvine, CA
Plan Around Westminster, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Westminster, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Westminster, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Westminster, CA
Westminster, CA to Stockton, CA
Westminster, CA to Fresno, CA
Westminster, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA
Westminster, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Westminster, CA to Irvine, CA
Westminster, CA to Long Beach, CA
Driving from Westminster, CA
The typical drive from Westminster, CA covers about 129 miles and takes around 2h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 366 miles (6h 46m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Westminster, CA are Stockton, CA (366.4 mi, 6h 46m), Fresno, CA (248.1 mi, 4h 40m), Bakersfield, CA (140.8 mi, 2h 44m), San Diego, CA (94.9 mi, 1h 53m), and Los Angeles, CA (29.7 mi, 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 129-mile drive from Westminster, CA, expect to burn about 5.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Westminster, CA and 1 routes heading into Westminster, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 366 miles.
The longest mapped route from Westminster, CA covers 366 miles and takes approximately 6h 46m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Westminster, CA runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Westminster, CA include Stockton, CA, Fresno, CA, Bakersfield, CA and San Diego, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Westminster, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
90,147
Median Income
$82,686
Median Home Value
$820,000
Median Age
41.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Westminster, CA at a Glance
Founded
1870
Elevation
39 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Westminster, CA
A sampling of people born in Westminster, CA.
Mark Eaton
1957–2021
American basketball player (1957–2021)
Paul Caligiuri
1964
American soccer player
Jarin Blaschke
1978
American cinematographer
Charles Anderson
1914–1993
American equestrian (1914–1993)
Deen Castronovo
1964
American drummer and singer
Trent McDuffie
2000
American football player
Geoff Zanelli
1974
American composer
Gerald Laird
1979
baseball player from the United States
Mariah Nogueira
1991
American soccer player
City data from Wikidata (Q838759), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Westminster, CA
Westminster is a city in Orange County, Southern California.
Westminster, founded in 1870 by Rev. Lemuel Webber, is known for its high density of Vietnamese Americans who reside in United States as they sought refuge from the Communists in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. In fact, it has 36,058 Vietnamese Americans in the area and is also considered by many to be the 'capital' of overseas Vietnamese. In 1996, Westminster won the All-America City award.
Little Saigon. Little Saigon is the hotspot for Vietnamese American culture. Many Vietnamese retail, business, restaurants could be found inside here. 1 Museum of the History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, 9842 Bolsa Avenue, Unit#B106, ☏ +1 714-418 9640. W-F noon-4PM, Sa Su 10AM-4PM, closed M Tu. Reportedly the only museum in the world specifically dedicated to the history of the Republic of Vietnam and its armed forces. Free. (updated Jul 2023)
The Rinks - Westminster ICE, 13071 Springdale St, ☏ +1 714-248-9611. Ice Palace is an indoor skating rink. The Library Gentlemen's Club, 7000 Garden Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 714-891-1430. Jolt down the street for drinks, lunch specials, and live adult entertainment.
Lee's Sandwiches. Hot baguettes, fresh sandwiches, traditional Vietnamese sandwiches, fruit smoothies, coffee and French pastries are wonderful choices for a nice snack or quick meal. Several locations including some with drive-through windows. Tommy's Original Hamburgers, 7000 Westminster Blvd (on southwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Westminster Blvd. intersection), ☏ +1 714-895-4320. Tommy's is a true Southern California staple with its chili cheeseburgers and fries. Taqueria Mexico, 14022 Springdale St, ☏ +1 714-894-5850. Enjoy authentic Mexican tacos and burritos at this affectionately-described hole in the wall. Open 24 hours.
Michael's Sports Pub and Grill, 15192 Goldenwest St, ☏ +1 714-373-5665. Michael's is a great place to watch sports, play bar games, and drink large glasses of cold beer with your friends. It has great appetizers and nightly drink specials. It features a bit of a younger crowd though inland of its Huntington Beach counterparts. Several bars, liquor stores and supermarkets in the area sell hard liquor. Most restaurants serve a collection of world beers, wines, and spirits.
Best Western Palm Garden Inn, 13659 Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 714-373-3200, toll-free: +1-800-432-6343, fax: +1 714-895-5801. Best Western Westminster Inn, 5755 Westminster, ☏ +1 714 898-4043, fax: +1 714 895-6151. Motel 6 Westminster North, 13100 Goldenwest St, ☏ +1 714-895-0042, fax: +1 714-894-3423. Motel 6 Westminster South - Long Beach, 6266 Westminster Ave, ☏ +1 714-891-5366, fax: +1 714-373-4287.
Accessible by Interstate 405 and the 22 Freeway. Major streets such as Beach Blvd. and Bolsa Chica Ave. run through the city. Accessible by either John Wayne Airport (SNA IATA) or Long Beach Airport (LGB IATA). Los Angeles International, Burbank International, Ontario International, Palm Springs International, or San Diego International are within a 1.5-hour, 100-mile radius. Accessible by OCTA or Greyhound bus services. Amtrak California Surfliner/Metrolink serves several locations throughout Orange County.
Using a car, walking or taking a bus is advisable. Hitchhiking is not recommended.
Travel tips adapted from Westminster (California) 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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