How far is it from Santa Ana, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, ?

The distance between Santa Ana, CA, and Newport Beach, CA, is 11 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Santa Ana, CA, to Newport Beach, CA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Newport Beach, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Newport Beach, CA lies roughly to the south of Santa Ana, CA.

Are there charging stations between Santa Ana, CA and Newport Beach, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Ana, CA to Newport Beach, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 557.

Santa Ana, CA Newport Beach, CA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Santa Ana, CA to Newport Beach, CA takes about 20 min via CA 73. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 11 mi

1 Depart straight 53 yd
2 Turn right onto West Highland Street 118 yd
3 Turn right onto South Shelton Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto West McFadden Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn left onto South Bristol Street 3 mi
6 Turn right onto West Sunflower Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Bear Street 1 mi
8 Take ramp left 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Corona Del Mar Freeway 4 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto MacArthur Boulevard 2 mi
12 Turn slightly right 136 yd
13 Arrive right

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The return trip from Newport Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

557 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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Newport Beach, CA → Irvine, CA10 mi · 15 min Newport Beach, CA → Tustin, CA11 mi · 20 min Newport Beach, CA → Fountain Valley, CA11 mi · 15 min Newport Beach, CA → Costa Mesa, CA8 mi · 15 min Newport Beach, CA → Lake Forest, CA17 mi · 30 min Newport Beach, CA → Aliso Viejo, CA11 mi · 20 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 Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} and Newport Beach, CA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Newport Beach, CA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Newport Beach, CA from Santa Ana, CA?: Newport Beach, CA lies roughly to the south of Santa Ana, CA.
Are there charging stations between Santa Ana, CA and Newport Beach, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Ana, CA to Newport Beach, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 557.

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