How far is it from Santa Ana, CA, to Orange, CA, ?

The distance between Santa Ana, CA, and Orange, CA, is 9 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Santa Ana, CA, to Orange, CA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Orange, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Orange, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Santa Ana, CA.

Are there charging stations between Santa Ana, CA and Orange, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Ana, CA to Orange, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 575.

Santa Ana, CA Orange, CA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Santa Ana, CA to Orange, CA takes about 20 min via CA 55. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 9 mi

1 Depart straight 53 yd
2 Turn right onto West Highland Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto South Flower Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto West 1st Street 2 mi
5 Turn left onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto East 4th Street 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Irvine Boulevard 135 yd
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 2 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Costa Mesa Freeway 3 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn right onto East Katella Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn right onto North Wanda Road 1 mi
14 Arrive left onto North Wanda Road

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The return trip from Orange, CA to Santa Ana, CA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

575 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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Orange, CA → Garden Grove, CA12 mi · 20 min Orange, CA → Yorba Linda, CA11 mi · 20 min Orange, CA → Inglewood, CA38 mi · 50 min Orange, CA → John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)12 mi · 20 min Orange, CA → Long Beach International Airport (LGB)24 mi · 35 min Orange, CA → Monrovia, CA39 mi · 55 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 Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Orange, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} and Orange, CA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Orange, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Orange, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Orange, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Santa Ana, CA, {fromState} to Orange, CA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Orange, CA from Santa Ana, CA?: Orange, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Santa Ana, CA.
Are there charging stations between Santa Ana, CA and Orange, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Ana, CA to Orange, CA, including 2600 Michelson (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW); Anaheim Towne Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 575.

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