How far is Upland, CA from Irvine, CA?

The driving distance from Upland, CA to Irvine, CA is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.93 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.23 mi
50.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.23 mi
Kilometers
50.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.93 mi
Kilometers
70.7 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvine
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM PDT
Return by in Upland
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-22T18:13
Arrive Irvine
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Upland
18.9 mi
00h 23m
To Irvine
25 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Irvine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Irvine.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 9th Street

    741 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue

    9.1 mi · 15 min · North Euclid Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Euclid Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 71 South

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    1639 ft · 22 sec · Chino Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    1206 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  14. 14

    Continue on Jamboree Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jamboree Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego

    946 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Irvine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Transportation Corridor
12.1 mi · 28%
North Euclid Avenue
9.15 mi · 21%
Riverside Freeway
3.71 mi · 8%
Jamboree Road
3.61 mi · 8%
Corona Freeway
2.85 mi · 6%
Euclid Avenue
2.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Euclid Avenue

Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue

9.15 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 23m from Upland
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upland 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 Upland to Irvine?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 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?

Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Upland and 25 miles from Irvine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upland and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 13.8 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel
Disneyland Hotel
Stay option 14 mi away

Disneyland Hotel

Anaheim , CA
1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.6/5 7,786 reviews Resort hotel,Hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 31.23 mi (50.26 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population77,850
Coordinates34.0975100, -117.6483900
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Irvine

#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Avenue (-117.648439, 34.09751)
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.88
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.94 $17.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $6.24 $9.68 $19.35
Diesel $7.57 $11.73 $23.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Irvine. The current time is 18:13:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.