How far is it from Irvine, CA, to Fountain Valley, CA, ?

The distance between Irvine, CA, and Fountain Valley, CA, is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine, CA, to Fountain Valley, CA, ?

The drive from Irvine, CA, to Fountain Valley, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Irvine, CA, to Fountain Valley, CA, ?

The fastest route from Irvine, CA, to Fountain Valley, CA, covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

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Irvine, CAFountain Valley, CA

Distance: 13 mi·Duration: 20 min

Driving from Irvine, CA to Fountain Valley, CA takes about 20 min via I 405. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

11 · 13 mi

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 7 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Brookhurst Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Slater Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn left onto San Mateo Street 1 mi
11 Arrive right onto San Mateo Street

The return trip from Fountain Valley, CA to Irvine, CA covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Questions and answers

Fountain Valley, CA lies roughly to the west of Irvine, CA.

How far is it from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Fountain Valley, CA, {toState}?

The distance between Irvine, CA, {fromState} and Fountain Valley, CA, {toState} is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Fountain Valley, CA, {toState}?

The drive from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Fountain Valley, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Fountain Valley, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Irvine, CA, {fromState} to Fountain Valley, CA, {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

What is the shortest route from Irvine, CA to Fountain Valley, CA?

The shortest driving route from Irvine, CA to Fountain Valley, CA is about 13 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Irvine, CA and Fountain Valley, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Irvine, CA to Fountain Valley, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW), Anaheim Plaza (350 kW), BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 575.

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

Irvine, CA–Fountain Valley, CA

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