How far is Irvine, CA from Vincent, CA?

The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Vincent, CA is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.61 mi
01h 58m
Flight
59.83 mi
96.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.83 mi
Kilometers
96.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.61 mi
Kilometers
161.92 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vincent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM PDT
Return by in Irvine
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvine
2026-04-18T06:37
Arrive Vincent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvine
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Glendale
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Irvine
50.3 mi
00h 59m
To Vincent
50.3 mi
00h 59m

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
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Vincent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Vincent.

  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

    951 ft · 22 sec · Jeffrey Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles

    1228 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway

    1254 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 55 North

    2685 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway

    2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

    29.5 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Angeles Forest Highway, Pearblossom Highway

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Angeles Forest Highway

    142 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Angeles Forest Highway

    123 m · 8 sec · Angeles Forest Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Carson Mesa Road

    1 km · 2 min · West Carson Mesa Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Carson Mesa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Vincent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
29.6 mi · 29%
CA 14 North
29.5 mi · 29%
Golden State Freeway
27.7 mi · 28%
San Diego Freeway
5.59 mi · 6%
Costa Mesa Freeway
3.59 mi · 4%
I 5 Truck North
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 14 North

Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

29.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 59m from Irvine
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Vincent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Vincent?

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Irvine and 50.3 miles from Vincent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 2:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Vincent.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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 Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Manor Hotel
Stay option 3.2 mi away

The Manor Hotel

Hollywood , CA
5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States
Rating 4.9/5 15 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

2 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

10 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

La Crescenta, California

10 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

11 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Vincent. Straight-line distance: 59.83 mi (96.28 km).

Irvine

#1 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Vincent

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County

Population15,922
Coordinates34.5005500, -118.1164600
Altitude983
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvine (-117.82311, 33.66946)
End: Vincent (-118.11646, 34.50055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.53 $43.07
Premium $6.24 $22.16 $44.33
Diesel $7.57 $26.86 $53.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvine and Vincent. The current time is 06:37:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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