How far is Woodland Hills, CA from Irvine, CA?

The driving distance from Woodland Hills, CA to Irvine, CA is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
67.35 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.59 mi
91.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.35 mi
Kilometers
108.39 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvine
Thu, Oct 15, 12:01 PM PDT
Return by in Woodland Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 1:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Hills
2026-10-15T10:37
Arrive Irvine
Thu, Oct 15, 12:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Hills
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
Gardena
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Woodland Hills
33.2 mi
00h 42m
To Irvine
34.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNE
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Hills and Irvine.

  1. 1

    Start on Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    859 ft · 24 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    1510 ft · 43 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1066 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Ventura Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica

    758 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway

    553 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · San Diego Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
57.5 mi · 85%
Ventura Freeway
7.75 mi · 12%
Topanga Canyon Boulevard
0.45 mi · 1%
I 405 South
0.41 mi · 1%
US 101 South
0.2 mi
I 405 North
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardena
00h 42m from Woodland Hills
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Woodland Hills and Sunny near Irvine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Hills to Irvine?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Gardena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Woodland Hills and 34.1 miles from Irvine.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Woodland Hills and Sunny near Irvine.

Stop Ideas Near Gardena

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 Gardena and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 11.8 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardena.

BUS

Torrance, CA

5 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

El Segundo, CA

7 mi away
700 South Douglas Street
BUS

Westchester, CA

12 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

16 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Hills and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 56.59 mi (91.07 km).

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#1 Woodland Hills

Positioned in the southwestern area of the San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles County neighborhood rests at an elevation of 896 feet alongside the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.1683400, -118.6059200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Irvine

#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Topanga Canyon Boulevard (-118.60593, 34.168371)
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.80
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $14.90 $29.80
Mid-grade $6.50 $15.47 $30.94
Premium $6.69 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $8.41 $20.02 $40.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland Hills and Irvine. The current time is 10:37:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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