How far is Aliso Viejo, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Aliso Viejo, CA to Irvine, CA is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orange County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aliso Viejo and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aliso Viejo and Irvine.
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Start on Aliso Viejo Parkway
699 ft · 19 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway
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Turn left onto Aliso Creek Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aliso Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North
1914 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 133: El Toro Road, Laguna Canyon Road
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 133: Laguna Beach, Laguna Canyon Road
1301 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 133: Laguna Canyon Road
1800 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Laguna Canyon Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Laguna Canyon Road
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Continue on Laguna Freeway
1188 ft · 16 sec · Laguna Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Long Beach, San Diego
1214 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Long Beach, San Diego Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1818 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
829 ft · 14 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego
946 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aliso Viejo and Irvine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.37 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aliso Viejo and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aliso Viejo to Irvine?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laguna Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Aliso Viejo and 5.1 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aliso Viejo and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna Woods
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laguna Woods.
Irvine Transportation Center
San Juan Capistrano
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
San Clemente Pier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aliso Viejo and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.62 km).
#1 Aliso Viejo
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 50,412 |
| Coordinates | 33.5650400, -117.7271200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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