How far is it from Newport Beach, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The distance between Newport Beach, CA, and Costa Mesa, CA, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newport Beach, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The drive from Newport Beach, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Newport Beach, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, ?

The fastest route from Newport Beach, CA, to Costa Mesa, CA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Costa Mesa, CA from Newport Beach, CA?

Costa Mesa, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Newport Beach, CA.

Are there charging stations between Newport Beach, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newport Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW); BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 489.

Newport Beach, CA Costa Mesa, CA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Newport Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA takes about 15 min via MacArthur Boulevard. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 8 mi

This 8-mile stretch starts with a 12-minute run along San Joaquin Hills Road. From there, the route follows MacArthur Boulevard and the Corona Del Mar Freeway into Costa Mesa, located between the Pacific Coast and the inland valleys.

1 Depart right 66 yd
2 Turn straight onto San Joaquin Hills Road 154 yd
3 Turn slightly left 91 yd
4 Turn left onto San Joaquin Hills Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard 3 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Corona Del Mar Freeway 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto Newport Boulevard 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right 169 yd
13 Turn straight onto Fair Drive 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Fairview Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Princeton Drive 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Yale Place 95 yd
17 Continue left onto Bowling Green Drive 1 mi
18 Arrive onto Bowling Green Drive

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The return trip from Costa Mesa, CA to Newport Beach, CA covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

489 chargers

2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 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
Bristol Plaza - Santa AnaCCS · 3321 S Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704350 kW

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Costa Mesa, CA → Anaheim, CA17 mi · 25 min Costa Mesa, CA → Garden Grove, CA11 mi · 20 min Costa Mesa, CA → John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)4 mi · 10 min Costa Mesa, CA → Fountain Valley, CA6 mi · 15 min Costa Mesa, CA → Cypress, CA16 mi · 25 min Costa Mesa, CA → Huntington Beach, CA8 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} and Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Costa Mesa, CA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Costa Mesa, CA from Newport Beach, CA?: Costa Mesa, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Newport Beach, CA.
Are there charging stations between Newport Beach, CA and Costa Mesa, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newport Beach, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA) (350 kW); BoA CA6-136 (Fountain Valley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 489.

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