How far is it from Irvine, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The distance between Irvine, CA, and Costa Mesa, CA, is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The drive from Irvine, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Irvine, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The fastest route from Irvine, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Costa Mesa, CA from Irvine, CA?

Costa Mesa, CA lies roughly to the west of Irvine, CA.

Are there charging stations between Irvine, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Irvine, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW); BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 524.

Irvine, CA Costa Mesa, CA

Distance: 10 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Irvine, CA to Costa Mesa, CA takes about 15 min via I 405. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 10 mi

This 10-mile stretch starts with a 15-minute run down Irvine Center Drive. From there, the route picks up Jeffrey Road and the San Diego Freeway, ending on Bowling Green Drive in Costa Mesa, between the inland valleys and the coast.

1 Depart right onto Irvine Center Drive 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Jeffrey Road 2 mi
3 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 4 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Keep slightly left 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 2 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn straight onto Newport Boulevard 1 mi
11 Turn slightly right 169 yd
12 Turn straight onto Fair Drive 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Fairview Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Princeton Drive 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Yale Place 95 yd
16 Continue left onto Bowling Green Drive 1 mi
17 Arrive onto Bowling Green Drive

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The return trip from Costa Mesa, CA to Irvine, CA covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

524 chargers

2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA)CCS, Type1 · 2127 E 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92705350 kW
BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA)CCS · 17430 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708350 kW
BoA CA7-164 (Anaheim, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1685 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92805350 kW
BoA CA7-193 (Orange, CA)CCS · 941 N Tustin St, Orange, CA, 92867350 kW

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Costa Mesa, CA → Newport Beach, CA7 mi · 15 min Costa Mesa, CA → Anaheim, CA17 mi · 25 min Costa Mesa, CA → Garden Grove, CA11 mi · 20 min Costa Mesa, CA → John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)4 mi · 10 min Costa Mesa, CA → Cypress, CA16 mi · 25 min Costa Mesa, CA → Fountain Valley, CA6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Irvine, CA, {fromState} and Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Costa Mesa, CA from Irvine, CA?: Costa Mesa, CA lies roughly to the west of Irvine, CA.
Are there charging stations between Irvine, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Irvine, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW); BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 524.

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