How far is Lake Forest, CA from Irvine, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Irvine is 7.86 miles (12.64 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to Irvine, CA is 7.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to Irvine, California is: 9.5 miles (15.29 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Irvine will take approximately 00 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
Country United States
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#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California. It is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center and the University of California, Irvine.

Population 283700
GPS Coordinates 33°40'10"N 117°49'23"W
Latitude 33.6694600
Longitude -117.8231100
Altitude 17
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Irvine

The distance between Lake Forest and Irvine is 15 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Irvine. The current time is 02:30:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.27 liters (0.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Irvine is $1.79 (diesel $2.08).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $1.79 $1.87 $1.92 $2.08

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Irvine (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Lake Forest 430.18 miles (692 km)

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