How far is it from Garden Grove, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The distance between Garden Grove, CA, and Costa Mesa, CA, is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Garden Grove, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The drive from Garden Grove, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Garden Grove, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The fastest route from Garden Grove, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Costa Mesa, CA from Garden Grove, CA?

Costa Mesa, CA lies roughly to the south of Garden Grove, CA.

Are there charging stations between Garden Grove, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Garden Grove, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 567.

Garden Grove, CA Costa Mesa, CA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Garden Grove, CA to Costa Mesa, CA takes about 20 min via Brookhurst Street. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 11 mi

1 Depart right onto Susan Circle 40 yd
2 Turn right onto Susan Lane 168 yd
3 Turn left onto Stanford Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Brookhurst Street 6 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 2 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard 2 mi

9 Turn left onto Fair Drive 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Fordham Drive 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Hanover Drive 122 yd
12 Turn right onto Bowling Green Drive 24 yd
13 Arrive onto Bowling Green Drive

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The return trip from Costa Mesa, CA to Garden Grove, CA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

567 chargers

2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
Anaheim PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 510 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA, 92801350 kW
Anaheim Towne SquareCCS · 2180 E Lincoln, Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806350 kW
BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA)CCS, Type1 · 2127 E 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92705350 kW
BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA)CCS · 17430 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708350 kW

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Costa Mesa, CA → Newport Beach, CA7 mi · 15 min Costa Mesa, CA → Anaheim, CA17 mi · 25 min Costa Mesa, CA → John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)4 mi · 10 min Costa Mesa, CA → Cypress, CA16 mi · 25 min Costa Mesa, CA → Fountain Valley, CA6 mi · 15 min Costa Mesa, CA → Irvine, CA11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Garden Grove, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Garden Grove, CA, {fromState} and Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Garden Grove, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Garden Grove, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Garden Grove, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Garden Grove, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Costa Mesa, CA from Garden Grove, CA?: Costa Mesa, CA lies roughly to the south of Garden Grove, CA.
Are there charging stations between Garden Grove, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Garden Grove, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 567.

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