How far is it from San Juan Capistrano, CA, to Mission Viejo, CA, ?

The distance between San Juan Capistrano, CA, and Mission Viejo, CA, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Juan Capistrano, CA, to Mission Viejo, CA, ?

The drive from San Juan Capistrano, CA, to Mission Viejo, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from San Juan Capistrano, CA, to Mission Viejo, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Juan Capistrano, CA, to Mission Viejo, CA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Mission Viejo, CA from San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Mission Viejo, CA lies roughly to the north of San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Juan Capistrano, CA and Mission Viejo, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Mission Viejo, 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: 220.

San Juan Capistrano, CA Mission Viejo, CA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Mission Viejo, CA takes about 15 min via I 5. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 9 mi

1 Depart left 56 yd
2 Turn right onto Paseo Espada 163 yd
3 Turn left onto Rancho Viejo Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Ortega Highway 1 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
7 Keep slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Oso Parkway 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Marguerite Parkway 2 mi
11 Turn left onto Pueblonuevo Drive 70 yd
12 Turn left onto Macedo Drive 57 yd
13 Arrive right onto Macedo Drive

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The return trip from Mission Viejo, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

220 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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Mission Viejo, CA → Laguna Niguel, CA9 mi · 20 min Mission Viejo, CA → Arcadia, CA56 mi · 1 h 15 min Mission Viejo, CA → Monrovia, CA58 mi · 1 h 20 min Mission Viejo, CA → Laguna Hills, CA4 mi · 10 min Mission Viejo, CA → Lake Forest, CA6 mi · 10 min Mission Viejo, CA → Laguna Woods, CA6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from San Juan Capistrano, CA, {fromState} to Mission Viejo, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Juan Capistrano, CA, {fromState} and Mission Viejo, CA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Juan Capistrano, CA, {fromState} to Mission Viejo, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Juan Capistrano, CA, {fromState} to Mission Viejo, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from San Juan Capistrano, CA, {fromState} to Mission Viejo, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Juan Capistrano, CA, {fromState} to Mission Viejo, CA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Mission Viejo, CA from San Juan Capistrano, CA?: Mission Viejo, CA lies roughly to the north of San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Juan Capistrano, CA and Mission Viejo, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Mission Viejo, 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: 220.

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