How far is it from Lake Forest, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, ?

The distance between Lake Forest, CA, and San Juan Capistrano, CA, is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, ?

The drive from Lake Forest, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Lake Forest, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, ?

The fastest route from Lake Forest, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is San Juan Capistrano, CA from Lake Forest, CA?

San Juan Capistrano, CA lies roughly to the south of Lake Forest, CA.

Are there charging stations between Lake Forest, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Forest, CA to San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, CA

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Lake Forest, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA takes about 25 min via I 5. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 14 mi

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 7 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Ortega Highway 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Rancho Viejo Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Paseo Espada 163 yd
16 Turn left 56 yd
17 Arrive right

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The return trip from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Lake Forest, CA covers roughly the same distance, 14 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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San Juan Capistrano, CA → Dana Point, CA5 mi · 10 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → San Clemente, CA8 mi · 15 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Laguna Hills, CA9 mi · 15 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Laguna Woods, CA10 mi · 20 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Laguna Niguel, CA9 mi · 15 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Mission Viejo, CA9 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} and San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lake Forest, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is San Juan Capistrano, CA from Lake Forest, CA?: San Juan Capistrano, CA lies roughly to the south of Lake Forest, CA.
Are there charging stations between Lake Forest, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Forest, CA to San Juan Capistrano, 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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