How far is it from Laguna Woods, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The distance between Laguna Woods, CA, and Dana Point, CA, is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna Woods, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The drive from Laguna Woods, CA, to Dana Point, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Laguna Woods, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The fastest route from Laguna Woods, CA, to Dana Point, CA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Dana Point, CA from Laguna Woods, CA?

Dana Point, CA lies roughly to the south of Laguna Woods, CA.

Are there charging stations between Laguna Woods, CA and Dana Point, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Laguna Woods, CA to Dana Point, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 360.

Laguna Woods, CA Dana Point, CA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Laguna Woods, CA to Dana Point, CA takes about 25 min via Golden Lantern. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 12 mi

1 Depart 6 yd
2 Turn right onto Town Centre 20 yd
3 Continue U-turn onto Town Centre 110 yd
4 Turn left onto El Toro Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Moulton Parkway 6 mi
6 Continue straight onto Golden Lantern 6 mi
7 Continue U-turn onto Golden Lantern Street 142 yd
8 Turn right onto Dana Point Drive 91 yd

9 Turn right onto Starfish Way 55 yd
10 At end of road, turn left onto Sunstar Lane 25 yd
11 Arrive left onto Sunstar Lane

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The return trip from Dana Point, CA to Laguna Woods, CA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

360 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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Popular destinations close by

Dana Point, CA → Laguna Niguel, CA6 mi · 15 min Dana Point, CA → Laguna Beach, CA9 mi · 20 min Dana Point, CA → Aliso Viejo, CA10 mi · 20 min Dana Point, CA → Costa Mesa, CA26 mi · 35 min Dana Point, CA → La Mirada, CA42 mi · 1 h Dana Point, CA → Rancho Palos Verdes, CA59 mi · 1 h 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Laguna Woods, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Laguna Woods, CA, {fromState} and Dana Point, CA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Woods, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Laguna Woods, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Laguna Woods, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Laguna Woods, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Dana Point, CA from Laguna Woods, CA?: Dana Point, CA lies roughly to the south of Laguna Woods, CA.
Are there charging stations between Laguna Woods, CA and Dana Point, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Laguna Woods, CA to Dana Point, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 360.

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