Yorba Linda, CA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Yorba Linda, CA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 28 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Yorba Linda, CA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Stephen Leonardi

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

414 mi

San Francisco, CA

Quickest Drive

18m

Santa Ana, CA

Plan Around Yorba Linda, CA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Yorba Linda, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

San Francisco, CA to Yorba Linda, CA 414 mi · 7h 47m Laguna, CA to Yorba Linda, CA 407.1 mi · 7h 38m Oakland, CA to Yorba Linda, CA 403.1 mi · 7h 33m San Jose, CA to Yorba Linda, CA 373.3 mi · 7h 7m

Continue From Yorba Linda, CA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Yorba Linda, CA to San Bernardino, CA 42.2 mi · 50m Yorba Linda, CA to Santa Ana, CA 12.8 mi · 18m

Trips from Yorba Linda, CA

Yorba Linda, CA to San Bernardino, CA

42.2 mi 50m

Yorba Linda, CA to Santa Ana, CA

12.8 mi 18m

Driving from Yorba Linda, CA

The typical drive from Yorba Linda, CA covers about 28 miles and takes around 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 42 miles (50m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Yorba Linda, CA include San Bernardino, CA (42.2 mi, 50m) and Santa Ana, CA (12.8 mi, 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 28-mile drive from Yorba Linda, CA, expect to burn about 1.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Yorba Linda, CA and 8 routes heading into Yorba Linda, CA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 42 miles.

The longest mapped route from Yorba Linda, CA covers 42 miles and takes approximately 50m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Yorba Linda, CA runs about 28 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Yorba Linda, CA include San Bernardino, CA and Santa Ana, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Yorba Linda, CA by the Numbers

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

Population

67,407

Median Income

$152,060

Median Home Value

$1,091,700

Median Age

44.7

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

Yorba Linda, CA at a Glance

Founded

1967

Elevation

1,250 ft

Area

20 mi²

Sister Cities

Huai'an Jorba

Notable People from Yorba Linda, CA

A sampling of people born in Yorba Linda, CA.

Richard Nixon

1913–1994

president of the United States from 1969 to 1974 (1913–1994)

Sabrina Bryan

1984

American singer

Matthew Hoppe

2001

American soccer player

Chris Pontius

1987

American soccer player

Mitzi Kapture

1962

American actress

Brian Perk

1989

American soccer player

Ryan McMahon

1994

baseball player (born 1994)

Ashley Force Hood

1982

American racing driver

Carl Morris

1911–1993

American painter (1911-1993)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Yorba Linda, CA.

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

library, museum, and campus in Yorba Linda, California, USA

Birthplace of Richard Nixon

historic house in California, United States

National Historic Landmark California Historical Landmark

Traveler Guide to Yorba Linda, CA

Yorba Linda is a city in Orange County and a suburb of Los Angeles in Southern California. Its most famous resident was Richard Nixon. His birthplace is a National Historic Landmark, at his presidential library and museum located there.

The term 'Yorba Linda' was created in 1908 by the Janss Investment Company. 'Yorba' is the surname of the family historical landowners in the area. 'Linda' means 'pretty' in Spanish.

1 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, ☏ +1 714-983-9120, [email protected]. 10AM-5PM. Richard Milhous Nixon was President of the United States from 1969-1973. There is an extensive collection of memorabilia, artifacts, formal clothing, and photographs of the Nixons and their children. This collection includes an assortment of bronze figures of world leaders who had important relations with Nixon as president or during his service as vice president under President Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. The U.S. government limousine used by Nixon throughout his presidency, a customized 1969 Lincoln Continental, is on display in the domestic affairs gallery. A 12-foot-high (3.7 m) piece of the Berlin Wall is exhibited in the expansive foreign affairs gallery. Free concerts on most Sundays. Adult $29; seniors (62+) $25; student, youth and retired military $23; children (5-11) ̩$19; children (4 and under) and active military free. (updated Dec 2025)

Black Gold Golf Club, ☏ +1 714 961-0060. (updated Feb 2017)

Blue Agave Southwestern Grill, 18601 Yorba Linda Blvd. (updated May 2021)

Ayres Suites Yorba Linda, 22677 Oakcrest Cir, ☏ +1 714 921-8688.

You can take Imperial, or if you're feeling dangerous, the 91 East. You can also take Yorba Linda Blvd or Orangethorpe.

Travel tips adapted from Yorba Linda 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.