How far is Irvine, CA from North Tustin, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to North Tustin, CA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and North Tustin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and North Tustin.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jeffrey Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1351 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto Irvine Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Red Hill Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto La Loma Drive
1876 ft · 39 sec · La Loma Drive
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Turn right onto Pincian Way
87 m · 15 sec · Pincian Way
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Turn right onto Flaminian Way
526 ft · 26 sec · Flaminian Way
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Turn left onto Appian Way
83 m · 14 sec · Appian Way
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Turn right onto Pincian Way
140 m · 20 sec · Pincian Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Risa Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and North Tustin.
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.
Jeffrey Road
Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
2.55 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near North Tustin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to North Tustin?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Irvine and 5.5 miles from North Tustin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 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 $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near North Tustin.
Stop Ideas Near Tustin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tustin.
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 North Tustin. Straight-line distance: 6.77 mi (10.9 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Tustin
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 24,917 |
| Coordinates | 33.7644600, -117.7939400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tustin (-117.79394, 33.76446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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