How far is it from Lake Forest, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The distance between Lake Forest, CA, and Dana Point, CA, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The drive from Lake Forest, CA, to Dana Point, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Lake Forest, CA, to Dana Point, CA, ?

The fastest route from Lake Forest, CA, to Dana Point, CA, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Dana Point, CA from Lake Forest, CA?

Dana Point, CA lies roughly to the south of Lake Forest, CA.

Are there charging stations between Lake Forest, CA and Dana Point, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Forest, CA to Dana Point, CA, including Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW); Courtyard by Marriott – Irvine Spectrum (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 294.

Lake Forest, CA Dana Point, CA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Lake Forest, CA to Dana Point, CA takes about 30 min via I 5. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 18 mi

This 17-mile stretch takes about 27 minutes, starting on Cañada Road. From there, the route follows Muirlands Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway, ending at Sunstar Lane in Dana Point where Pacific Coast Highway meets Dana Point Harbor Drive.

1 Depart left 28 yd
2 Turn right onto Cañada Road 52 yd
3 Turn right onto Dimension Drive 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Lake Forest Drive 2 mi
5 Turn left onto Trabuco Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto El Toro Road 2 mi
7 Turn left onto Muirlands Boulevard 3 mi
8 Turn right onto La Paz Road 68 yd
9 Continue slightly left onto La Paz Road 1 mi
10 Take ramp right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 8 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left 108 yd

14 Turn left onto Camino Capistrano 2 mi
15 Turn right onto Stonehill Drive 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Selva Drive 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Selva Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Golden Lantern Street 129 yd
19 Turn right onto Dana Point Drive 91 yd
20 Turn right onto Starfish Way 55 yd
21 At end of road, turn left onto Sunstar Lane 25 yd
22 Arrive left onto Sunstar Lane

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The return trip from Dana Point, CA to Lake Forest, CA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

294 chargers

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
Irvine LanesCCS, CHAdeMO · 3415 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW

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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 → San Juan Capistrano, CA5 mi · 10 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 Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} and Dana Point, CA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Dana Point, CA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Dana Point, CA from Lake Forest, CA?: Dana Point, CA lies roughly to the south of Lake Forest, CA.
Are there charging stations between Lake Forest, CA and Dana Point, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Forest, CA to Dana Point, CA, including Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW); Courtyard by Marriott – Irvine Spectrum (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 294.

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