How far is Irvine, CA from Bellflower, CA?

The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Bellflower, CA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.01 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.36 mi
35.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.9 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellflower
Mon, Apr 13, 1:11 AM PDT
Return by in Irvine
Mon, Apr 13, 1:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvine
2026-04-13T00:33
Arrive Bellflower
Mon, Apr 13, 1:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irvine
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Westminster
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Irvine
15.5 mi
00h 19m
To Bellflower
15.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Bellflower.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Bellflower.

  1. 1

    Start on San Diego Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road

    1456 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jeffrey Road

    951 ft · 22 sec · Jeffrey Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles

    1228 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · San Diego Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North

    3231 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Alondra Boulevard

    1789 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alondra Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alondra Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodruff Avenue

    2703 ft · 57 sec · Woodruff Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Flora Vista Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Flora Vista Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flora Vista Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Bellflower.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
21.1 mi · 68%
San Gabriel River Freeway
6.83 mi · 22%
Alondra Boulevard
1.22 mi · 4%
I 605 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Woodruff Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
University Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

9.75 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 19m from Irvine
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Clear near Bellflower.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Bellflower?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Irvine and 15.5 miles from Bellflower.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Clear near Bellflower.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

12 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

14 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

17 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Bellflower. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 km).

Irvine

#1 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Bellflower

#2 Bellflower

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population75,162
Coordinates33.8816800, -118.1170100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvine (-117.82311, 33.66946)
End: Bellflower (-118.11701, 33.88168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.61 $13.22
Premium $6.24 $6.80 $13.61
Diesel $7.57 $8.25 $16.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvine and Bellflower. The current time is 00:33:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.