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

The distance between Temecula, CA, and San Juan Capistrano, CA, is 49 mi by road.

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

The drive from Temecula, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Temecula, CA, to San Juan Capistrano, CA, covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is San Juan Capistrano, CA from Temecula, CA?

San Juan Capistrano, CA lies roughly to the west of Temecula, CA.

Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA follow?

The drive from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA mainly follows CA 74.

Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA include Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Temescal Valley, Mission Viejo.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA, including Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW); Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 162.

Temecula, CA San Juan Capistrano, CA

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA takes about 1 h 15 min via CA 74. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Murrieta, CA, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 49 mi

This 49-mile run takes about an hour and 11 minutes via Santiago Road. The route follows Grand Avenue and a long stretch of Ortega Highway, ending in San Juan Capistrano along the historic El Camino Real corridor.

1 Depart right onto Santiago Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Ynez Road 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Rancho California Road 1 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Temecula Valley Freeway 7 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Wildomar Trail 2 mi

9 Turn right onto Grand Avenue 8 mi
10 Turn left onto Ortega Highway 29 mi
11 Turn left onto Rancho Viejo Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Paseo Espada 163 yd
13 Turn left 56 yd
14 Arrive right

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The return trip from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Temecula, CA covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Charging points along the way

162 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
Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA)CCS, Type1 · 35875 Warm Springs Pkwy, Murrieta, CA, 92563350 kW
Inventrust Bear Creek Village Center (Wildomar, CACCS · Clinton Keith Rd & I-15, Wildomar, CA, 92595350 kW
Menifee Town CenterCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 30007 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA, 92584350 kW

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San Juan Capistrano, CA → Dana Point, CA5 mi · 10 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → San Clemente, CA8 mi · 15 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Laguna Hills, CA9 mi · 15 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Laguna Niguel, CA9 mi · 15 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Laguna Woods, CA10 mi · 20 min San Juan Capistrano, CA → Mission Viejo, CA9 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Temecula, CA, {fromState} and San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to San Juan Capistrano, CA, {toState} covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is San Juan Capistrano, CA from Temecula, CA?: San Juan Capistrano, CA lies roughly to the west of Temecula, CA.
Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA follow?: The drive from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA mainly follows CA 74.
Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?: Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA include Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Temescal Valley, Mission Viejo.
Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA, including Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Chevron #200913 (350 kW); Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 162.

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