How far is Sunland, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Sunland, CA to Irvine, CA is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland and Irvine.
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Start on Wentworth Street
36 m · 11 sec · Wentworth Street
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Turn left onto Mount Gleason Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · Mount Gleason Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lowell Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lowell Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 210 East: Pasadena
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 South: Los Angeles
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hillard Avenue
905 ft · 12 sec · Hillard Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Glendale Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · Glendale Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
663 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles
2018 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2254 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1371 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
2131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: John Wayne Airport
3019 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South
775 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 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 Sunland 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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 00h 30m
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 Sunland and Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland to Irvine?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Sunland and 32.1 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland and Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 49.58 mi (79.79 km).
#1 Sunland
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2669500, -118.3023000 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.52 | $29.03 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.26 | $36.51 |
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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