Day trip from Orange to Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa lies 17 km (11 mi) south of Orange, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 17 km (11 mi) apart, Costa Mesa is a realistic day trip from Orange: about 17 min each way by road.
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| Orange | Costa Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 140,992 | 113,204 |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 92856–92869 | 92626–92628 |
What to see in Costa Mesa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Museum of Art | 60,000 | — |
The busiest is Orange County Museum of Art at 60,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Costa Mesa
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Staying in Costa Mesa
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Common questions
How far is Costa Mesa from Orange?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line, south of Orange; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Orange to Costa Mesa by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Orange and Costa Mesa?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.