How long does it take to drive from Camp Pendleton South, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The drive from Camp Pendleton South, CA, to Dana Point, CA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Camp Pendleton South, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The fastest route from Camp Pendleton South, CA, to Dana Point, CA, covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

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Camp Pendleton South, CADana Point, CA

Q: How far is it from Camp Pendleton South, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The distance between Camp Pendleton South, CA, and Dana Point, CA, is 29 mi by road.

Distance: 29 mi·Duration: 40 min

Driving from Camp Pendleton South, CA to Dana Point, CA takes about 40 min via I 5. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

14 · 29 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Lemon Grove Road 29 yd
3 Turn right onto Vandegrift Boulevard 2 mi
4 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 12 mi
6 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 13 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi

9 Turn straight onto Pacific Coast Highway 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Golden Lantern Street 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Dana Point Drive 91 yd
12 Turn right onto Starfish Way 55 yd
13 At end of road, turn left onto Sunstar Lane 25 yd
14 Arrive left onto Sunstar Lane

The return trip from Dana Point, CA to Camp Pendleton South, CA covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Questions and answers

Dana Point, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Camp Pendleton South, CA.

How far is it from Camp Pendleton South, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?

The distance between Camp Pendleton South, CA, {fromState} and Dana Point, CA, {toState} is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Pendleton South, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?

The drive from Camp Pendleton South, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Camp Pendleton South, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Camp Pendleton South, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState} covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

What is the shortest route from Camp Pendleton South, CA to Dana Point, CA?

The shortest driving route from Camp Pendleton South, CA to Dana Point, CA is about 29 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Camp Pendleton South, CA and Dana Point, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Camp Pendleton South, CA to Dana Point, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW), Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW), Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 135.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated July 1, 2026.

Camp Pendleton South, CA–Dana Point, CA

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Camp Pendleton South, CADana Point, CA