How far is Irvine, CA from Venice, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Venice, CA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
City in Orange County, California, USA
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 Venice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Venice.
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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
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 90 West: Marina del Rey
3239 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Marina Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marina Freeway
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Continue on Marina Expressway
1487 ft · 30 sec · Marina Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Venice Boulevard
2573 ft · 1 min · Venice Boulevard
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Turn right onto Electric Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · Electric Avenue
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Turn right onto Superba Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Superba Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Court
79 m · 15 sec · Crescent Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Venice.
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
29.4 mi · 00h 34m
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 Cloudy leaving Irvine and Cloudy near Venice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Venice?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Signal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Irvine and 26.2 miles from Venice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irvine and Cloudy near Venice.
Stop Ideas Near Signal Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Venice. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.84 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Venice
Beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, USA
| Population | 40,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.9908400, -118.4600800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Venice (-118.46008, 33.99084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
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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