How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Laguna Hills, CA, ?

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and Laguna Hills, CA, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Laguna Hills, CA, ?

The drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Laguna Hills, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Laguna Hills, CA, ?

The fastest route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Laguna Hills, CA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Laguna Hills, CA from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Laguna Hills, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Are there charging stations between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Laguna Hills, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Laguna Hills, 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: 233.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Laguna Hills, CA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Laguna Hills, CA takes about 15 min via Alicia Parkway. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 9 mi

1 Depart left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor 1 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Santa Margarita Parkway 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Alicia Parkway 6 mi
5 Continue straight onto Alicia Parkway 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Community Center Drive 79 yd
7 Continue U-turn onto Community Center Drive 89 yd
8 Turn left onto Alicia Parkway 157 yd

9 Arrive onto Alicia Parkway

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The return trip from Laguna Hills, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

233 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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Laguna Hills, CA → San Clemente, CA17 mi · 25 min Laguna Hills, CA → La Habra, CA31 mi · 45 min Laguna Hills, CA → Eastvale, CA37 mi · 50 min Laguna Hills, CA → Hermosa Beach, CA50 mi · 1 h 5 min Laguna Hills, CA → Florence-Graham, CA45 mi · 1 h 5 min Laguna Hills, CA → Irvine, CA9 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Laguna Hills, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} and Laguna Hills, CA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Laguna Hills, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Laguna Hills, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Laguna Hills, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Laguna Hills, CA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Laguna Hills, CA from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?: Laguna Hills, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
Are there charging stations between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Laguna Hills, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Laguna Hills, 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: 233.

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