How far is Irvine, CA from Lomita, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Lomita, CA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
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 Irvine and Lomita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Lomita.
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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
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington Avenue
1403 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Wilmington Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lomita Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Lomita Boulevard
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Continue on Lomita Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lomita Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ebony Lane
1497 ft · 46 sec · Ebony Lane
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
54 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 253rd Place
763 ft · 39 sec · West 253rd Place
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Turn left onto Eshelman Avenue
655 ft · 26 sec · Eshelman Avenue
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Turn right onto 255th Street
48 m · 4 sec · 255th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 255th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Lomita.
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
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
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 Irvine and Sunny near Lomita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Lomita?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Irvine and 18.7 miles from Lomita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Sunny near Lomita.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
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 Westminster.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Lomita. Straight-line distance: 29.52 mi (47.5 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lomita
City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States
| Population | 19,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.7922400, -118.3150700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lomita (-118.31507, 33.79224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
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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