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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.1 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.77 mi
10.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.77 mi
Kilometers
10.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.1 mi
Kilometers
17.86 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Tustin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 PM PDT
Return by in Irvine
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvine
2026-04-18T22:07
Arrive North Tustin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irvine
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Tustin
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Irvine
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To North Tustin
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on San Diego Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road

    1456 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jeffrey Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jeffrey Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1351 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamboree Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Irvine Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Irvine Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Red Hill Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Hill Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto La Loma Drive

    1876 ft · 39 sec · La Loma Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pincian Way

    87 m · 15 sec · Pincian Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Flaminian Way

    526 ft · 26 sec · Flaminian Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Appian Way

    83 m · 14 sec · Appian Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pincian Way

    140 m · 20 sec · Pincian Way

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffrey Road
2.55 mi · 23%
Santa Ana Freeway
2.19 mi · 20%
Irvine Boulevard
1.43 mi · 13%
San Diego Freeway
1.37 mi · 12%
Red Hill Avenue
1.25 mi · 11%
Jamboree Road
1.13 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tustin
00h 09m from Irvine
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tustin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 10.9 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Tustin
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tustin.

RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

3 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

8 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

10 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

16 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and North Tustin. Straight-line distance: 6.77 mi (10.9 km).

Irvine

#1 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
North Tustin

#2 North Tustin

Census-designated place in Orange County, California

Population24,917
Coordinates33.7644600, -117.7939400
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvine (-117.82311, 33.66946)
End: North Tustin (-117.79394, 33.76446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvine and North Tustin. The current time is 22:07:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.