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

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

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

The drive from Newport Beach, CA, to Lake Forest, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Newport Beach, CA, to Lake Forest, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newport Beach, CA to Lake Forest, 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: 487.

Newport Beach, CA Lake Forest, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Newport Beach, CA to Lake Forest, CA takes about 30 min via University Drive. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 17 mi

A 16-mile run starting with 25 minutes on San Joaquin Hills Road, then cutting across University and Lake Forest Drive toward the rolling foothills.

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 Turn slightly right 153 yd
7 Continue straight 1 mi
8 Turn right onto University Drive 4 mi
9 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Lake Forest Drive 3 mi
16 Turn left onto Cañada Road 2 mi
17 Turn right 28 yd
18 Arrive right

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

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Charging points along the way

487 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
Bristol Plaza - Santa AnaCCS · 3321 S Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704350 kW

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A 16-mile run starting with 25 minutes on San Joaquin Hills Road, then cutting across University and Lake Forest Drive toward the rolling foothills.

Popular destinations close by

Lake Forest, CA → San Clemente, CA21 mi · 30 min Lake Forest, CA → Laguna Beach, CA15 mi · 30 min Lake Forest, CA → San Bernardino, CA55 mi · 1 h 10 min Lake Forest, CA → Laguna Hills, CA7 mi · 15 min Lake Forest, CA → Tustin, CA12 mi · 20 min Lake Forest, CA → Laguna Woods, CA7 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Lake Forest, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} and Lake Forest, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Lake Forest, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Lake Forest, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Lake Forest, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Newport Beach, CA, {fromState} to Lake Forest, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Lake Forest, CA from Newport Beach, CA?: Lake Forest, CA lies roughly to the east of Newport Beach, CA.
Are there charging stations between Newport Beach, CA and Lake Forest, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newport Beach, CA to Lake Forest, 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: 487.

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