How far is San Joaquin Hills, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from San Joaquin Hills, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana.
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Start on Villeneuve
32 m · 4 sec · Villeneuve
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Continue on Versailles
570 ft · 27 sec · Versailles
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Turn right onto Clermont
554 ft · 30 sec · Clermont
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Turn left onto Menton
60 m · 11 sec · Menton
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Turn right onto Newport Ridge Drive East
2617 ft · 1 min · Newport Ridge Drive East
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Turn left onto San Joaquin Hills Road
1162 ft · 35 sec · San Joaquin Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newport Coast Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Newport Coast Drive
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Continue on Newport Coast Drive
1703 ft · 24 sec · Newport Coast Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 73 Toll North: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 North
2898 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 55 North: Anaheim, Riverside
836 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MacArthur Boulevard, Main Street
955 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Boulevard, Main Street
129 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard
2692 ft · 57 sec · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
30 m · 9 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana.
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.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
3.13 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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Joaquin Hills and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Joaquin Hills to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Costa Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from San Joaquin Hills and 8.8 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Joaquin Hills and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa.
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 9.42 mi (15.16 km).
#1 San Joaquin Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 3,176 |
| Coordinates | 33.6116900, -117.8367200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
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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