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

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and Lakewood, CA, is 42 mi by road.

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

The drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Lakewood, CA, takes approximately 55 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, to Lakewood, CA, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Lakewood, CA from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Lakewood, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Which roads does the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA follow?

The drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA mainly follows I 405.

Which towns do you pass between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Lakewood, CA?

Towns on the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA include Mission Viejo, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Long Beach.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2600 Michelson (350 kW); 2700 Carson St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 877.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Lakewood, CA

Distance: 42 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA takes about 55 min via I 405. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lake Forest, CA, Irvine, CA, Tustin, CA, Garden Grove, CA, Lakewood, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 42 mi

1 Depart left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor 9 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
3 Merge slightly right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor 4 mi
4 Continue straight onto Laguna Freeway 1 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 9 mi
7 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 10 mi
8 Keep slightly left 3 mi

9 Keep slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Woodruff Avenue 4 mi
12 Turn left onto Del Amo Boulevard 1 mi
13 Arrive onto Del Amo Boulevard

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The return trip from Lakewood, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

518 chargers

17308 Bellflower BlvdCCS · 17308 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706350 kW
2600 MichelsonCCS, CHAdeMO · 2600 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, 92612350 kW
2700 Carson StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2724 Carson St, Lakewood, CA, 90712350 kW
Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA)CCS · 29941 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677350 kW
Anaheim PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 510 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA, 92801350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Lakewood, CA → Garden Grove, CA16 mi · 25 min Lakewood, CA → Anaheim, CA20 mi · 30 min Lakewood, CA → Long Beach, CA7 mi · 15 min Lakewood, CA → Bellflower, CA4 mi · 10 min Lakewood, CA → Los Alamitos, CA8 mi · 15 min Lakewood, CA → Cerritos, CA5 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 Lakewood, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} and Lakewood, CA, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Lakewood, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Lakewood, CA, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Lakewood, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {fromState} to Lakewood, CA, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Lakewood, CA from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?: Lakewood, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
Which roads does the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA follow?: The drive from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA mainly follows I 405.
Which towns do you pass between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Lakewood, CA?: Towns on the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA include Mission Viejo, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Long Beach.
Are there charging stations between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Lakewood, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Lakewood, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2600 Michelson (350 kW); 2700 Carson St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 877.

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