How far is Laguna Woods, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna Woods, CA to Irvine, CA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna Woods and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Woods and Irvine.
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Start on Moulton Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Moulton Parkway
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Continue on Irvine Center Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Turn right onto Entertainment Way
118 m · 7 sec · Entertainment Way
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Take the ramp straight toward I 405 North: Long Beach
929 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 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 Laguna Woods and Irvine.
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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
5.58 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods to Irvine?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
San Joaquin Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Laguna Woods and 3.1 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Woods and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort
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 San Joaquin Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Woods and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 6.95 mi (11.19 km).
#1 Laguna Woods
City in Orange County, California
| Population | 15,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.6103000, -117.7253300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
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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