How far is Coto De Caza, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Coto De Caza, CA to Irvine, CA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coto De Caza and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coto De Caza and Irvine.
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Start on Via Barcaza
44 m · 8 sec · Via Barcaza
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Turn right onto Coto de Caza Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Coto de Caza Drive
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Turn right onto Oso Parkway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Oso Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2446 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 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 Coto De Caza 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
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
6.82 mi · 00h 08m
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 Coto De Caza 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 Coto De Caza to Irvine?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Coto De Caza and 10.5 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coto De Caza and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laguna Hills.
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 Coto De Caza and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 14.31 mi (23.03 km).
#1 Coto De Caza
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 14,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.6041900, -117.5869900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
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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