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Distance from Joshua Tree to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
Route Information
The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, California is 139.2 mi (224.1 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 87.9 mi (141.5 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min
The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 21 minutes
Traveling highway, substantial in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Joshua Tree, California to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, California covers 139.2 mi (224.1 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 21 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (123.3-139.2 miles / 198-224 km). The primary route shown here saves 17 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.