How far is Irvine, CA from Beverly Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Beverly Hills, CA is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.2 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.32 mi
69.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.32 mi
Kilometers
69.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.2 mi
Kilometers
90.45 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beverly Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM PDT
Return by in Irvine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvine
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Beverly Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvine
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Signal Hill
CA

City in Orange County, California, USA

From Irvine
28.1 mi
00h 34m
To Beverly Hills
28.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Beverly Hills.

  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

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 2: Santa Monica Boulevard

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Cotner Avenue

    133 m · 8 sec · Cotner Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Santa Monica Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Rexford Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · North Rexford Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rexford Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
52 mi · 92%
Santa Monica Boulevard
3.23 mi · 6%
University Drive
0.28 mi
I 405 North
0.23 mi
CA 2
0.2 mi
Jeffrey Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Keep slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Signal Hill
00h 34m from Irvine
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Beverly Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Beverly Hills?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 28.1 miles from Irvine and 28.1 miles from Beverly Hills.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.42 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Beverly Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Signal Hill

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 Signal Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 11.2 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Westminster Civic Center
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Westminster Civic Center

Westminster , CA
8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683, United States
Rating 4.9/5 9 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.

BUS

Long Beach, California

4 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

12 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

12 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
BUS

San Pedro (Downtown), California

14 mi away
931 S. Gaffey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Beverly Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.32 mi (69.71 km).

Irvine

#1 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Beverly Hills

#2 Beverly Hills

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population33,001
Coordinates34.0736200, -118.4003600
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvine (-117.82311, 33.66946)
End: Beverly Hills (-118.40036, 34.07362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $11.42
Round trip
$22.85
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.42 $22.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $6.24 $12.36 $24.72
Diesel $7.57 $14.98 $29.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvine and Beverly Hills. The current time is 02:08:28.

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.