How far is Mead Valley, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Mead Valley, CA to Irvine, CA is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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 Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead Valley and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead Valley and Irvine.
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Start on Oakwood Street
20 m · 5 sec · Oakwood Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
1319 ft · 1 min · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Cajalco Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cajalco Road
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Turn right onto El Sobrante Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · El Sobrante Road
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Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · La Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West
1823 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
6.4 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Jamboree Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · 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 Mead Valley 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.
Main Street
Continue straight
9.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Mead Valley and Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mead Valley to Irvine?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Mead Valley and 27.2 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mead Valley and Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mead Valley and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 32.32 mi (52.02 km).
#1 Mead Valley
Situated in Riverside County at an elevation of 1657 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Southern California's Inland Empire region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333500, -117.2961500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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