How far is La Presa, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from La Presa, CA to Irvine, CA is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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 San Diego 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 La Presa and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Presa and Irvine.
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Start on Jamacha Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamacha Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn left onto Jamacha Road
88 m · 9 sec · Jamacha Road
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Take the ramp right toward CA 125 North
1520 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 94 West, CA 94 East
530 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 94 West
2868 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North
1092 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1818 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
829 ft · 14 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego
946 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Presa and Irvine.
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
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
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 La Presa and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Presa to Irvine?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from La Presa and 46.6 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Presa and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
San Marcos Human Resources
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Presa and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 81.8 mi (131.65 km).
#1 La Presa
Census designated place
| Population | 34,169 |
| Coordinates | 32.7081100, -116.9972500 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.20 | $50.40 |
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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