How far is it from Orange, CA, to Santa Ana, CA, ?

The distance between Orange, CA, and Santa Ana, CA, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Orange, CA, to Santa Ana, CA, ?

The drive from Orange, CA, to Santa Ana, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Orange, CA, to Santa Ana, CA, ?

The fastest route from Orange, CA, to Santa Ana, CA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Santa Ana, CA from Orange, CA?

Santa Ana, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Orange, CA.

Are there charging stations between Orange, CA and Santa Ana, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Orange, CA to Santa Ana, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 576.

Orange, CA Santa Ana, CA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Orange, CA to Santa Ana, CA takes about 20 min via CA 55. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 9 mi

1 Depart right onto North Wanda Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto East Katella Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 4 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn right onto East 4th Street 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Mabury Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto East 1st Street 2 mi

9 Turn left onto South Flower Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto West Highland Street 1 mi
11 Turn left 53 yd
12 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Santa Ana, CA to Orange, CA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

576 chargers

2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
Anaheim PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 510 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA, 92801350 kW
Anaheim Towne SquareCCS · 2180 E Lincoln, Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806350 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

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Santa Ana, CA → Los Alamitos, CA16 mi · 30 min Santa Ana, CA → Costa Mesa, CA7 mi · 15 min Santa Ana, CA → Newport Beach, CA11 mi · 20 min Santa Ana, CA → Compton, CA29 mi · 40 min Santa Ana, CA → Westminster, CA8 mi · 20 min Santa Ana, CA → Inglewood, CA38 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Orange, CA, {fromState} to Santa Ana, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Orange, CA, {fromState} and Santa Ana, CA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Orange, CA, {fromState} to Santa Ana, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Orange, CA, {fromState} to Santa Ana, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Orange, CA, {fromState} to Santa Ana, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Orange, CA, {fromState} to Santa Ana, CA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Santa Ana, CA from Orange, CA?: Santa Ana, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Orange, CA.
Are there charging stations between Orange, CA and Santa Ana, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Orange, CA to Santa Ana, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 576.

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