Origin
Irvine, CA
Evening in Irvine on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irvine, CA to San Pedro, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irvine, CA
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San Pedro, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Irvine, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Diego Freeway, I 405, South Alameda Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on San Diego Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 39.6 miles, with most of the trip on San Diego Freeway and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.6 miles on San Diego Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Diego Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Diego Freeway and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 405
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33A
Toward Alameda Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Irvine, CA to San Pedro, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
36.7 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Freeway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| I 405 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| South Alameda Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Harbor Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Harry Bridges Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Alameda Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Gaffey Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jeffrey Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Diego Freeway
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine, CA and San Pedro, CA.
1
Start on I 405
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Diego Freeway
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 4
Toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
3
Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jeffrey Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 405
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 33A
Toward Alameda Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CA 47
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Alameda Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
416 ft
·
8 sec
11
Continue on North Alameda Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alameda Street
12
Continue on East Harry Bridges Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harry Bridges Boulevard
13
Take the ramp
166 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 110 North, I 110 South: San Pedro, Los Angeles
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 110 South: San Pedro
15
Merge onto I 110
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gaffey Street
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
South Gaffey Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Irvine, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Irvine, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Pedro, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into San Pedro, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Pedro, CA
Evening in San Pedro on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Irvine, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Diego Freeway, I 405, South Alameda Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Irvine, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Irvine, CA to San Pedro, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
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