Best Time to Drive from Mission Viejo to Irvine

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 12 minutes via I-5 North and I-405 North, usually 12 at this time.

On weekdays the 11-mile drive from Mission Viejo to Irvine (via I-5 North and I-405 North) usually takes as little as 12 minutes and up to 14 minutes, when leaving around 8:30 am on Tuesdays. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 13 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 1 pm on Saturdays (13 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Minutes from Mission Viejo to Irvine by day and time you leave (local time)
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Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Mission Viejo to Irvine?

On weekdays, leave early in the morning or late in the evening. The drive usually takes about 12 minutes then, versus up to 14 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Mission Viejo to Irvine?

The 11-mile drive usually takes 12 to 14 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 13 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Mission Viejo to Irvine?

Leaving around 8:30 am on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 14 minutes.

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