How far is Irvine, CA from Pacific Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Pacific Grove, CA is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Pacific Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Pacific Grove.
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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 right to continue on CA 55 North
2685 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2756 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
773 ft · 17 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Sanborn Road
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Continue on East Blanco Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3198 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Monterey Salinas Highway
15.6 mi · 20 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Monterey
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Fremont Street
2919 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto Abrego Street
969 ft · 21 sec · Abrego Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1135 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Lighthouse Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lighthouse Avenue
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Turn left onto Eardley Avenue
1157 ft · 28 sec · Eardley Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
2499 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Pacific Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Pacific Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Pacific Grove?
The road trip is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.7 miles from Irvine and 183.7 miles from Pacific Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.82 one way or $149.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Pacific Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Pacific Grove. Straight-line distance: 308.14 mi (495.9 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pacific Grove
Town in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 15,299 |
| Coordinates | 36.6177400, -121.9166200 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacific Grove (-121.91662, 36.61774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $74.82 | $149.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $78.68 | $157.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $80.97 | $161.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $98.14 | $196.29 |
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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