How far is it from Mission Viejo, CA, to Irvine, CA, ?

The distance between Mission Viejo, CA, and Irvine, CA, is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mission Viejo, CA, to Irvine, CA, ?

The drive from Mission Viejo, CA, to Irvine, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Mission Viejo, CA, to Irvine, CA, ?

The fastest route from Mission Viejo, CA, to Irvine, CA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Irvine, CA from Mission Viejo, CA?

Irvine, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Mission Viejo, CA.

Are there charging stations between Mission Viejo, CA and Irvine, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Mission Viejo, CA to Irvine, 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: 450.

Mission Viejo, CA Irvine, CA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Mission Viejo, CA to Irvine, CA takes about 20 min via I 5. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 11 mi

1 Depart left onto Macedo Drive 57 yd
2 Turn right onto Pueblonuevo Drive 57 yd
3 Turn right onto Marguerite Parkway 1 mi
4 Turn right onto La Paz Road 2 mi
5 Take ramp straight 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
7 Keep slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 2 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 1 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 89 yd
11 Turn left onto Entertainment Way 155 yd
12 Turn slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn slightly right onto Irvine Center Drive 3 mi
14 Arrive right onto Irvine Center Drive

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The return trip from Irvine, CA to Mission Viejo, CA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

450 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
Bristol Plaza - Santa AnaCCS · 3321 S Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704350 kW
Centre on SeventeenthCCS, CHAdeMO · 2000 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA, 92705350 kW

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Irvine, CA → Newport Beach, CA10 mi · 15 min Irvine, CA → Tustin, CA6 mi · 10 min Irvine, CA → Santa Ana, CA9 mi · 20 min Irvine, CA → Garden Grove, CA16 mi · 25 min Irvine, CA → Laguna Niguel, CA15 mi · 25 min Irvine, CA → Anaheim, CA15 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to Irvine, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} and Irvine, CA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to Irvine, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to Irvine, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to Irvine, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to Irvine, CA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Irvine, CA from Mission Viejo, CA?: Irvine, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Mission Viejo, CA.
Are there charging stations between Mission Viejo, CA and Irvine, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Mission Viejo, CA to Irvine, 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: 450.

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