How far is Avocado Heights, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Avocado Heights, CA to Irvine, CA is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avocado Heights and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights and Irvine.
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Start on 4th Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Don Julian Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Don Julian Road
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 60 East: Pomona
1367 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairway Drive
1373 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Fairway Drive
3058 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive
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Continue on South Brea Canyon Cut Off Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Brea Canyon Cut Off Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1448 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
2131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: John Wayne Airport
3019 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South
775 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 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 Avocado Heights and Irvine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Orange Freeway
Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
13.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights to Irvine?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Avocado Heights and 21.2 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avocado Heights and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Placentia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placentia.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avocado Heights and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 27.1 mi (43.62 km).
#1 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
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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