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Trip from Irvine, CA to Moorpark, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

91.8 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Irvine, CA

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Moorpark, CA

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Trip Overview

This 91.8-mile drive from Irvine, CA to Moorpark, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 48 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on the Santa Ana Freeway, Ronald Reagan Freeway, and Golden State Freeway, with 96% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Pacific Coast region. The drive is mostly continuous, with the longest stretch being 29.6 miles on the Santa Ana Freeway, so plan for minimal stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Irvine, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santa Ana Freeway 29.6 mi 34m
Ronald Reagan Freeway 25.2 mi 28m
Golden State Freeway 22.9 mi 27m
San Diego Freeway 5.6 mi 6m
Costa Mesa Freeway 3.6 mi 4m
CA 118 1.3 mi 2m
Moorpark Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Jeffrey Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Santa Ana Freeway — 29.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvine, CA and Moorpark, 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

4.2 mi · 4 min · San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 9A Toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec
Toward CA 55 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto CA 55

3.2 mi · 3 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 55

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 10B Toward I 5 North: Santa Ana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 5

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.7 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

9.4 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

18 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

23 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Exit 156A Toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 58 sec
Toward CA 118 West
18

Merge onto CA 118

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Ronald Reagan Freeway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118

1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118

1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118

1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
23

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118

1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118

17 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit onto CA 118

1.3 mi · 2 min · CA 118
Exit 18B Toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn right onto CA 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · Moorpark Avenue
Use the right lane.
27

Arrive at destination

CA 23

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 48 minutes for this 91.8-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic on the Santa Ana Freeway, which can be quite busy. With a fuel cost of approximately $21, budgeting for gas is simple. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can choose to make your own based on your needs, perhaps stopping at a rest area during the 29.6-mile stretch on the Santa Ana Freeway. The highway-focused nature means you'll want to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you leave.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.9 miles from Irvine, CA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 miles.

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 20 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorpark, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Irvine, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Irvine, CA

This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Irvine, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Santa Ana Freeway for about 29.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

46 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.

Popular next leg

Los Angeles, CA to Moorpark, CA

47.7 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Anaheim, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Irvine, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anaheim, California

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 23min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17145337225

Visit website

Muchá! Comida Chapina

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Hollywood, California

1.7 mi

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Orange, California

2.2 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orange, California

Near the start, short detour

First break · 15min in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17145337225

Visit website

Muchá! Comida Chapina

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

North Hollywood, California

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18185034511

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Orange, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17147873925

Visit website

Pirates Dinner Adventure

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10

Buena Park, California

+17146901497

Visit website

Arc Food & Libations

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

Costa Mesa, California

Hours: 4–11 pm

+19495005561

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Universal City, California

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18185099463

Visit website

Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12139082400

Visit website

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Orange, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Jurassic Magic Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12132639741

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Burbank, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Burbank, California

Hours: 4–7 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fullerton, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

La Mirada, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Burbank, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Burbank, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

La Mirada, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Burbank, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Costa Mesa, California

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17147802130

Visit website

Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

Santa Susana Railroad Depot & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Simi Valley, California

Hours: Closed

+18055813462

Visit website

Animation Academy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, CA

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+17147814636

Visit website

60out Escape Rooms - Silver Lake

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Los Angeles, California

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13233733101

Visit website

Mission Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16572345625

Visit website

Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Los Angeles, California

Visit website

Casa Adobe de San Rafael and Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Glendale, California

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18185482184

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 90.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9A Toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CA 55 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward CA 55 North
7
10.6 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Santa Ana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 5 North: Santa Ana
8
63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 156A Toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
8
90.1 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | CA 118

Take the exit onto CA 118 toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18B Toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Av...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.10 one way

$42.20 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $21.74 $43.49
premium $6.18 $22.32 $44.65
diesel $5.61 $20.27 $40.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.64 $4.41
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.03 $3.67
EV Truck/SUV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.88

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Irvine, CA

Late night in Irvine on Tuesday

Local time

3:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moorpark, CA

Late night in Moorpark on Tuesday

Local time

3:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 82.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, as 96% of the drive utilizes major freeways. The majority of your time will be spent on the Santa Ana Freeway, Ronald Reagan Freeway, and Golden State Freeway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 29.6 miles, which occurs on the Santa Ana Freeway. This profile suggests a consistent driving pace with limited opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main thoroughfares. The character is best described as a highway-focused drive designed for efficient travel.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Ronald Reagan Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.8 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Irvine, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1971

Irvine is a city of 308,000 people (2020) in Orange County, California. Irvine is one of the newest and largest cities in Orange County, and it is still growing. The city is a perfectly planned suburbia. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s and the city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971.

Top landmarks

  • • Pretend City Children's Museum — children's Museum in California, U.S.

Arriving in Moorpark, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1900

Simi Valley is in Ventura County in Southern California. There isn't much in this Los Angeles suburb but it's possible to drive to many destinations in Southern California within an hour such as Disneyland, Hollywood and Downtown LA.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 91.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on Santa Ana Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Moorpark, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moorpark, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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