How far is Bradbury, CA from San Diego, CA?

The driving distance from Bradbury, CA to San Diego, CA is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.16 mi
02h 10m
Flight
109.27 mi
175.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.16 mi
Kilometers
203.04 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Diego
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM PDT
Return by in Bradbury
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradbury
2026-04-19T09:26
Arrive San Diego
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradbury
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Murrieta
CA

The most populous city in Riverside County, California.

From Bradbury
65.8 mi
01h 05m
To San Diego
60.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradbury and San Diego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradbury and San Diego.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lemon Avenue

    1835 ft · 56 sec · East Lemon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Terrado Drive

    1174 ft · 54 sec · Terrado Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Avenue

    53 m · 13 sec · Orange Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Buena Vista Street

    3213 ft · 2 min · Buena Vista Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 210 East: San Bernardino

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

    19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Avocado Highway

    21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Semper Fi Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Cabrillo Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cabrillo Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cabrillo Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1507 ft · 42 sec · 10th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2811 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Front Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Front Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradbury and San Diego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 17%
Escondido Freeway
21.1 mi · 17%
Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 15%
Corona Freeway
17.9 mi · 14%
Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 10%
Foothill Freeway
8.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Avocado Highway

Continue on Avocado Highway

21.9 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murrieta
01h 05m from Bradbury
Leave By
2:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bradbury and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradbury to San Diego?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Murrieta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Bradbury and 60.3 miles from San Diego.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.67 one way or $51.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bradbury and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.

Stop Ideas Near Murrieta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Murrieta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Stay option 7 mi away

Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15

Canyon Lake , CA
31820 Railroad Canyon Rd, Canyon Lake, CA 92587, United States
Rating 3.0/5 371 reviews Hotel
Rotary Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Rotary Park

Perris , CA
1491 S A St, Perris, CA 92570, United States
Rating 3.8/5 164 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center

Murrieta , CA
30755-D, Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States
Rating 3.4/5 51 reviews City courthouse,State government office
Perris City Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Perris City Hall

Perris , CA
101 N D St, Perris, CA 92570, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murrieta.

BUS

Sun City, California

18 mi away
26908 Cherry Hills Blvd.
BUS

Perris, California

26 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd
BUS

Hemet (West Florida Ave), California

29 mi away
3246 West Florida Avenue
BUS

Hemet (Devonshire Ave), California

29 mi away
308 East Devonshire Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradbury and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 109.27 mi (175.85 km).

Bradbury

#1 Bradbury

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population1,036
Coordinates34.1469500, -117.9709000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
San Diego

#2 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.

Population1,422,420
Coordinates32.7157100, -117.1647200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston Avenue (-117.970926, 34.146957)
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $25.67
Round trip
$51.34
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.67 $51.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.99 $53.99
Premium $6.24 $27.78 $55.56
Diesel $7.57 $33.67 $67.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradbury and San Diego. The current time is 09:26:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.