How far is Inglewood, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Inglewood, CA to Irvine, CA is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
City in Orange County, California, USA
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 Inglewood and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood and Irvine.
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Start on East Manchester Boulevard
19 m · 8 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
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Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
1878 ft · 40 sec · South La Brea Avenue
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Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South La Brea Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Long Beach
723 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 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 Inglewood 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
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Inglewood and Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inglewood to Irvine?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Signal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Inglewood and 23.1 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Inglewood and Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Signal Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inglewood and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.77 km).
#1 Inglewood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 107,203 |
| Coordinates | 33.9616800, -118.3531300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
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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