How far is it from Dana Point, CA, to La Mirada, CA, ?

The distance between Dana Point, CA, and La Mirada, CA, is 42 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dana Point, CA, to La Mirada, CA, ?

The drive from Dana Point, CA, to La Mirada, CA, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Dana Point, CA, to La Mirada, CA, ?

The fastest route from Dana Point, CA, to La Mirada, CA, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is La Mirada, CA from Dana Point, CA?

La Mirada, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Dana Point, CA.

Which towns do you pass between Dana Point, CA and La Mirada, CA?

Towns on the route from Dana Point, CA to La Mirada, CA include Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Buena Park.

Are there charging stations between Dana Point, CA and La Mirada, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dana Point, CA to La Mirada, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 855.

Dana Point, CA La Mirada, CA

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Dana Point, CA to La Mirada, CA takes about 1 h via I 5. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Laguna Beach, CA, Irvine, CA, Tustin, CA, Santa Ana, CA, Buena Park, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 42 mi

1 Depart right onto Sunstar Lane 25 yd
2 Turn right onto Starfish Way 55 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Dana Point Drive 91 yd
4 Turn right onto Golden Lantern Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Stonehill Drive 2 mi
6 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 5 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 8 mi
9 Keep slightly right 2 mi
10 Keep slightly right 7 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Continue straight 176 yd
13 Turn right onto Jamboree Road 1 mi

14 Turn left onto El Camino Real 3 mi
15 Turn left onto Newport Avenue 119 yd
16 Take ramp right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Santa Ana Freeway 2 mi
18 Keep slightly right onto Santa Ana Freeway 2 mi
19 Keep slightly right onto Santa Ana Freeway 10 mi
20 Keep slightly right onto Santa Ana Freeway 1 mi
21 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Auto Center Drive 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Beach Boulevard 2 mi
24 Turn left onto La Mirada Boulevard 2 mi
25 Turn right onto Alicante Road 1 mi
26 Arrive right onto Alicante Road

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The return trip from La Mirada, CA to Dana Point, CA covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

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17308 Bellflower BlvdCCS · 17308 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706350 kW
2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA)CCS · 29941 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677350 kW
Anaheim PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 510 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA, 92801350 kW
Anaheim Towne SquareCCS · 2180 E Lincoln, Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806350 kW

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La Mirada, CA → La Habra Heights, CA7 mi · 15 min La Mirada, CA → Lake Mathews, CA46 mi · 1 h 5 min La Mirada, CA → Artesia, CA8 mi · 15 min La Mirada, CA → Long Beach International Airport (LGB)15 mi · 30 min La Mirada, CA → John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)22 mi · 30 min La Mirada, CA → Palos Verdes Estates, CA32 mi · 50 min

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

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How far is it from Dana Point, CA, {fromState} to La Mirada, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Dana Point, CA, {fromState} and La Mirada, CA, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dana Point, CA, {fromState} to La Mirada, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Dana Point, CA, {fromState} to La Mirada, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Dana Point, CA, {fromState} to La Mirada, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Dana Point, CA, {fromState} to La Mirada, CA, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is La Mirada, CA from Dana Point, CA?: La Mirada, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Dana Point, CA.
Which towns do you pass between Dana Point, CA and La Mirada, CA?: Towns on the route from Dana Point, CA to La Mirada, CA include Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Buena Park.
Are there charging stations between Dana Point, CA and La Mirada, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dana Point, CA to La Mirada, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 855.

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