How far is San Jacinto, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from San Jacinto, CA to Irvine, CA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Census-designated place in Riverside 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 San Jacinto and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jacinto and Irvine.
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Start on East Main Street
24 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Ramona Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ramona Boulevard
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Turn right onto North State Street
2702 ft · 55 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
18 mi · 25 min · Ramona Expressway
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Continue on Cajalco Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cajalco Expressway
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Continue on Cajalco Road
6.2 mi · 10 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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Merge slight right onto 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 San Jacinto and Irvine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ramona Expressway
Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
18 mi · 00h 25m
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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto to Irvine?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Home Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from San Jacinto and 38.2 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Jacinto and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Home Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
Riverside City Human Resources
Perris City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Home Gardens.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jacinto and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 50.3 mi (80.95 km).
#1 San Jacinto
Town in Riverside County, California, USA
| Population | 51,122 |
| Coordinates | 33.7839100, -116.9586400 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
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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