Drive Time
58m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Irvine, CA to Ladera Heights, CA covers 48.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Drive, Jeffrey Road, I 405 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24 miles from Irvine, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 48.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jeffrey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Diego Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Los Angeles International Airport | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South La Cienega Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Slauson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Slauson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine, CA and Ladera Heights, CA.
Start on San Diego Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Los Angeles International Airport
Continue straight
Turn straight onto South La Cienega Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Slauson Avenue
Turn left onto West Slauson Avenue
Turn right onto South Sherbourne Drive
Turn left onto West 57th Street
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48.1 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ladera Heights, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Irvine, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Irvine, CA
This is one driving day of about 48.1 miles and 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Irvine, CA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 48.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Irvine, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ladera Heights, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ladera Heights, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| premium | $4.15 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Irvine on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Ladera Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
74°F
Long Beach, CA
24 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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