How far is Gardena, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Gardena, CA to Irvine, CA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardena and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardena and Irvine.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West 190th Street
663 ft · 15 sec · West 190th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Long Beach
998 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
15.1 mi · 17 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 Gardena 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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Gardena 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 Gardena to Irvine?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 17.6 miles from Gardena and 18.7 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gardena and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Anaheim City Clerk
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 Gardena and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 31.74 mi (51.08 km).
#1 Gardena
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 58,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.8883500, -118.3089600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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