How far is Irvine, CA from Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jeffrey Road
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Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Continue on Edinger Avenue
1285 ft · 24 sec · Edinger Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Jamboree Road, Walnut Avenue
133 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Jamboree Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 261 North
1752 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 mi · 13 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Corona Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
939 ft · 12 sec · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Euclid Avenue, Butterfield Ranch Road
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Avenue, Air Museum, Chino
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Grove Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
548 ft · 13 sec · Vineyard Avenue
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Continue on North Vineyard Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · North Vineyard Avenue
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right
15 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga.
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.
Eastern Transportation Corridor
Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Rancho Cucamonga?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Irvine and 21 miles from Rancho Cucamonga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Cucamonga.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
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 Corona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.02 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Cucamonga
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 178,849 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064000, -117.5931100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Cucamonga (-117.59311, 34.1064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
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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