What is the best route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA?

The fastest route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Newport Beach, CA from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

Newport Beach, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Which towns do you pass between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newport Beach, CA?

Towns on the route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA include Inglewood, Torrance, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Newport Beach, CA

Distance: 45 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA takes about 1 h via I 405. The distance is 45 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hawthorne, CA, Lawndale, CA, South Gate, CA, Garden Grove, CA, Santa Ana, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 45 mi

1 Depart right onto World Way 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Century Boulevard 2 mi
3 Turn right onto South La Cienega Boulevard 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 1 mi
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 22 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi

9 Keep slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 11 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto Corona Del Mar Freeway 5 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn straight onto MacArthur Boulevard 2 mi
14 Turn slightly right 136 yd
15 Arrive right

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The return trip from Newport Beach, CA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers roughly the same distance, 45 mi.

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How far is it from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA?: The distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newport Beach, CA is 45 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA?: The drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA?: The fastest route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Newport Beach, CA from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?: Newport Beach, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which roads does the route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA follow?: The drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA mainly follows I 405.
Which towns do you pass between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newport Beach, CA?: Towns on the route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newport Beach, CA include Inglewood, Torrance, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana.

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