Drive time
San Diego to Irvine
Quick answer
The drive from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is approximately 1 hr 17 min covering about 77 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
77 mi
Drive time
1 hr 17 min
Midpoint
33.20°, -117.49°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Irvine, meeting halfway saves each of you about 39 miles and 39 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
33.2002°, -117.4938°
San Diego and Irvine are about 77 miles apart — each person drives roughly 39 miles.
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