How far is it from Lake Forest, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, ?

The distance between Lake Forest, CA, and Newport Beach, CA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, ?

The drive from Lake Forest, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Lake Forest, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, ?

The fastest route from Lake Forest, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Newport Beach, CA from Lake Forest, CA?

Newport Beach, CA lies roughly to the west of Lake Forest, CA.

Are there charging stations between Lake Forest, CA and Newport Beach, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Forest, CA to Newport Beach, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 506.

Lake Forest, CA Newport Beach, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Lake Forest, CA to Newport Beach, CA takes about 25 min via I 405 Truck. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 17 mi

1 Depart left 28 yd
2 Turn right onto Cañada Road 52 yd
3 Turn left onto Dimension Drive 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Commercentre Drive 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Bake Parkway 4 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 7 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Jamboree Road 2 mi
11 Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard 4 mi
12 Turn slightly right 136 yd
13 Arrive right

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The return trip from Newport Beach, CA to Lake Forest, CA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

506 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
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

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Newport Beach, CA → Irvine, CA10 mi · 15 min Newport Beach, CA → Tustin, CA11 mi · 20 min Newport Beach, CA → Fountain Valley, CA11 mi · 15 min Newport Beach, CA → Costa Mesa, CA8 mi · 15 min Newport Beach, CA → Santa Ana, CA11 mi · 20 min Newport Beach, CA → Aliso Viejo, CA11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} and Newport Beach, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Newport Beach, CA from Lake Forest, CA?: Newport Beach, CA lies roughly to the west of Lake Forest, CA.
Are there charging stations between Lake Forest, CA and Newport Beach, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Forest, CA to Newport Beach, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 506.

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