How far is San Pedro, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from San Pedro, CA to Irvine, CA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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 Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Pedro and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Pedro and Irvine.
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Start on South Gaffey Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
155 m · 7 sec · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 47 North: Vincent Thomas Bridge, Terminal Island, Long Beach
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Seaside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Seaside Avenue
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego
1627 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405: San Diego Freeway, San Diego
1477 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
5 mi · 6 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 Pedro and Irvine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 San Pedro and Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Pedro to Irvine?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from San Pedro and 19 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Pedro and Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Anaheim City Clerk
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Pedro and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 27.36 mi (44.03 km).
#1 San Pedro
Positioned on the west side of San Pedro Bay at the southern end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this community lies at an elevation of 112 feet within Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7358500, -118.2922900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.76 | $17.53 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
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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