How far is Irvine, CA from Northridge, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Northridge, CA is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Northridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Northridge.
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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
47.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
1187 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Roscoe Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Roscoe Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodley Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · Woodley Avenue
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Turn left onto Parthenia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Parthenia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parthenia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Northridge.
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
47.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 Sunny near Northridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Northridge?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Irvine and 35 miles from Northridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvine and Sunny near Northridge.
Stop Ideas Near Carson
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 Carson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 56.25 mi (90.53 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northridge
Situated in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 807 feet, this primarily residential area is home to California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2283400, -118.5367500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northridge (-118.53675, 34.22834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $6.26 | $15.46 | $30.93 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
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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