How far is it from Mission Viejo, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, ?

The distance between Mission Viejo, CA, and San Juan Capistrano, CA, is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mission Viejo, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, ?

The drive from Mission Viejo, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Mission Viejo, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, ?

The fastest route from Mission Viejo, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is San Juan Capistrano, CA from Mission Viejo, CA?

San Juan Capistrano, CA lies roughly to the south of Mission Viejo, CA.

Are there charging stations between Mission Viejo, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Mission Viejo, 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: 220.

Mission Viejo, CA San Juan Capistrano, CA

Distance: 10 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Mission Viejo, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA takes about 15 min via I 5. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 10 mi

1 Depart left onto Macedo Drive 57 yd
2 Turn right onto Pueblonuevo Drive 57 yd
3 Turn right onto Marguerite Parkway 2 mi
4 Turn right onto Oso Parkway 1 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 6 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Ortega Highway 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Rancho Viejo Road 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Paseo Espada 163 yd
11 Turn left 56 yd
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Mission Viejo, CA covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

220 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 Spectrum (Irvine, CA)CCS · 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618350 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 → Aliso Viejo, CA9 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} and San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Mission Viejo, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is San Juan Capistrano, CA from Mission Viejo, CA?: San Juan Capistrano, CA lies roughly to the south of Mission Viejo, CA.
Are there charging stations between Mission Viejo, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Mission Viejo, 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: 220.

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