How far is Santa Monica, CA from Irvine, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Monica and Irvine is 45.33 miles (72.95 km).

Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to Irvine, CA is 45.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to Irvine, California is: 52.73 miles (84.86 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Monica to Irvine will take approximately 00 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Santa Monica

A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on the Santa Monica Bay in southern California. Santa Monica is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.

Population 90024
GPS Coordinates 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W
Latitude 34.0194500
Longitude -118.4911900
Altitude 32
Country United States
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#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California. It is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center and the University of California, Irvine.

Population 283700
GPS Coordinates 33°40'10"N 117°49'23"W
Latitude 33.6694600
Longitude -117.8231100
Altitude 17
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Monica and Irvine

The distance between Santa Monica and Irvine is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Santa Monica and Irvine. The current time is 07:54:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.04 liters (1.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to Irvine is $9.96 (diesel $11.53).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $9.96 $10.41 $10.69 $11.53

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Monica and Irvine (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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