How far is it from Laguna Beach, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, ?

The distance between Laguna Beach, CA, and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is 19 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna Beach, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, ?

The drive from Laguna Beach, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Laguna Beach, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, ?

The fastest route from Laguna Beach, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from Laguna Beach, CA?

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Laguna Beach, CA.

Are there charging stations between Laguna Beach, CA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Laguna Beach, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 353.

Laguna Beach, CA Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Distance: 19 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Laguna Beach, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA takes about 35 min via Oso Parkway. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 19 mi

1 Depart straight 96 yd
2 Turn left onto Temple Hills Drive 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Thalia Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Wilson Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto El Bosque 64 yd
6 Turn right onto El Camino del Mar 50 yd
7 Continue straight onto Short Street 131 yd
8 Turn left onto Park Avenue 1 mi
9 Turn right onto 3rd Street 1 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto Forest Avenue 144 yd
11 Keep slightly left onto Forest Avenue 51 yd
12 Continue right onto Laguna Canyon Road 4 mi
13 Turn right onto El Toro Road 1 mi

14 Take ramp right 84 yd
15 Continue straight 1 mi
16 Merge slightly left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor 2 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 146 yd
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Keep slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Moulton Parkway 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Oso Parkway 2 mi
22 Continue straight onto Oso Parkway 5 mi
23 Turn left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left 1 mi
25 Merge slightly left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor 3 mi
26 Arrive left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor

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The return trip from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Laguna Beach, CA covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

353 chargers

2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA)CCS · 29941 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677350 kW
Chevron #200913CCS, CHAdeMO · 23022 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656350 kW
Courtyard by Marriott – Irvine SpectrumCCS, CHAdeMO · 7955 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618350 kW
Cypress Village - Irvine Company (Irvine, CA)CCS · 14001 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA, 92620350 kW

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Lake Forest, CA6 mi · 10 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Laguna Hills, CA9 mi · 15 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Garden Grove, CA27 mi · 40 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Laguna Woods, CA10 mi · 20 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Lakewood, CA42 mi · 55 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Mission Viejo, CA6 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Laguna Beach, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Laguna Beach, CA, {fromState} and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState} is 19 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Beach, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Laguna Beach, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Laguna Beach, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Laguna Beach, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState} covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from Laguna Beach, CA?: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Laguna Beach, CA.
Are there charging stations between Laguna Beach, CA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Laguna Beach, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 353.

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