How far is Irvine, CA from Newport Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Newport Beach, CA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Newport Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Newport Beach.
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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 left to continue on CA 55 South
2922 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 55: Costa Mesa Freeway, Newport Beach
1421 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Continue on Newport Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newport Boulevard
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Continue on Newport Boulevard
1778 ft · 44 sec · Newport Boulevard
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Turn left onto Via Lido
661 ft · 24 sec · Via Lido
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Turn left onto Via Oporto
129 m · 46 sec · Via Oporto
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Oporto
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Newport Beach.
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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.21 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Irvine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Newport Beach?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Santa Ana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Irvine and 6.5 miles from Newport Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Irvine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Ana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Ana.
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Newport Beach. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.3 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport Beach
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 86,834 |
| Coordinates | 33.6189100, -117.9289500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport Beach (-117.92895, 33.61891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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