How far is Laguna Niguel, CA from Yorba Linda, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna Niguel, CA to Yorba Linda, CA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna Niguel and Yorba Linda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Niguel and Yorba Linda.
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Start on Niguel Road
1849 ft · 46 sec · Niguel Road
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Turn right onto Crown Valley Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Crown Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1748 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1478 ft · 19 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 North: Riverside, Anaheim
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 4th Street, Irvine Boulevard
2268 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on CA 55 North
1420 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2162 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeview Avenue
1158 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Santa Ana Canyon Road
150 m · 13 sec · Santa Ana Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Continue on South Lakeview Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Yorba Linda Boulevard
580 ft · 21 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna Niguel and Yorba Linda.
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.
Bake Parkway
Keep slight right
6 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Laguna Niguel and Sunny near Yorba Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Niguel to Yorba Linda?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irvine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Laguna Niguel and 16 miles from Yorba Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna Niguel and Sunny near Yorba Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Irvine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvine.
Irvine Transportation Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Niguel and Yorba Linda. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 km).
#1 Laguna Niguel
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 64,569 |
| Coordinates | 33.5225300, -117.7075500 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yorba Linda
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 68,027 |
| Coordinates | 33.8886300, -117.8131100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorba Linda (-117.81311, 33.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $6.26 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
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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