How far is East Rancho Dominguez, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from East Rancho Dominguez, CA to Irvine, CA is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Rancho Dominguez and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rancho Dominguez and Irvine.
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Start on the route
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East San Luis Street
143 m · 23 sec · East San Luis Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
3002 ft · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto East Alondra Boulevard
794 ft · 23 sec · East Alondra Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 710 South
1258 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South, I 405 North: San Diego, Santa Monica
777 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego
2421 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405: San Diego Freeway, San Diego
1477 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
5 mi · 6 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 East Rancho Dominguez 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 left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 East Rancho Dominguez 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 East Rancho Dominguez to Irvine?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from East Rancho Dominguez and 16.9 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Rancho Dominguez and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Rancho Dominguez and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.77 km).
#1 East Rancho Dominguez
Census designated place
| Population | 15,135 |
| Coordinates | 33.8980700, -118.1953500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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