How far is Irvine, CA from Campbell, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Campbell, CA is about 385.8 miles (620.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Campbell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Campbell.
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Start on San Diego Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
1456 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
951 ft · 22 sec · Jeffrey Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
1228 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway
1254 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 55 North
2685 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2756 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17: San Jose, Santa Cruz
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 17 North: San Jose
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3130 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Camden Avenue, San Tomas Expressway
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight left onto White Oaks Road
128 m · 19 sec · White Oaks Road
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Turn left onto San Tomas Expressway
2084 ft · 44 sec · San Tomas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winchester Boulevard North
1165 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Winchester Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Winchester Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Campbell Avenue
32 m · 8 sec · West Campbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Campbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Campbell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Sunny near Campbell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Campbell?
The road trip is about 385.8 miles (620.9 km) and usually takes 07h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.9 miles from Irvine and 192.9 miles from Campbell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.57 one way or $157.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Sunny near Campbell.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 341.09 mi (548.93 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Campbell
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 42,427 |
| Coordinates | 37.2871700, -121.9499600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campbell (-121.94996, 37.28717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $78.57 | $157.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $82.62 | $165.24 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $85.03 | $170.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $103.06 | $206.13 |
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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