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

The distance between San Clemente, CA, and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is 17 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Clemente, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from San Clemente, CA, to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from San Clemente, CA?

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA lies roughly to the north of San Clemente, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Clemente, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, 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: 170.

San Clemente, CA Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from San Clemente, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA takes about 25 min via CA 241 Toll. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 17 mi

1 Depart right onto Avenida Pico 1 mi
2 Continue U-turn onto Avenida Pico 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Avenida la Pata 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto La Pata Avenue 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto Antonio Parkway 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Cow Camp Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Chiquita Canyon Drive 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Chiquita Canyon Drive 52 yd

9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Chiquita Canyon Drive 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Chiquita Canyon Drive 52 yd
11 Exit roundabout right onto Chiquita Canyon Drive 2 mi
12 Turn left 1 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi
14 Merge slightly left onto Los Patrones Parkway 3 mi
15 Continue straight onto Foothill Transportation Corridor 4 mi
16 Arrive left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor

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The return trip from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to San Clemente, CA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

170 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
Irvine Spectrum (Irvine, CA)CCS · 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618350 kW
Ocean View PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, CA, 92673350 kW

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Lake Forest, CA6 mi · 10 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Laguna Hills, CA9 mi · 15 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Garden Grove, CA27 mi · 40 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Laguna Woods, CA10 mi · 20 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Lakewood, CA42 mi · 55 min Rancho Santa Margarita, CA → Mission Viejo, CA6 mi · 10 min

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

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How far is it from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Clemente, CA, {fromState} and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from San Clemente, CA?: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA lies roughly to the north of San Clemente, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Clemente, CA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Clemente, CA to Rancho Santa Margarita, 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: 170.

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