How far is Brawley, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Brawley, CA to San Diego, CA is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brawley and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brawley and San Diego.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1999 ft · 28 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on South Brawley Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Brawley Avenue
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Turn left
99 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
609 ft · 46 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
144 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
92.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Continue on Mission Valley Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 125
1075 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 125 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 94 West
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Turn right onto 16th Street
757 ft · 24 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Front Street
8 m · 1 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brawley and San Diego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kumeyaay Highway
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
92.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brawley 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 Brawley to San Diego?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Pine Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Brawley and 68.2 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 2:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.88 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brawley and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rancho Cielo Azul
Back Country Inn
Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA Holiday
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Valley.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brawley and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 96.6 mi (155.46 km).
#1 Brawley
City in Imperial County, California, United States
| Population | 26,015 |
| Coordinates | 32.9786600, -115.5302700 |
| Altitude | -34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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