How far is Irvine, CA from Ladera Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Ladera Heights, CA is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Ladera Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Ladera Heights.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
25 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Los Angeles International Airport
976 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto South La Cienega Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South La Cienega Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Slauson Avenue
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Slauson Avenue
1773 ft · 47 sec · West Slauson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Sherbourne Drive
122 m · 22 sec · South Sherbourne Drive
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Turn left onto West 57th Street
97 m · 16 sec · West 57th Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
1755 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Ladera Heights.
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
Keep slight left
25 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Ladera Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Ladera Heights?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Irvine and 24 miles from Ladera Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Ladera Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Anaheim City Clerk
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
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 Irvine and Ladera Heights. Straight-line distance: 38.83 mi (62.49 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladera Heights
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 6,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.9941800, -118.3753500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladera Heights (-118.37535, 33.99418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
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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