How far is Campo, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Campo, CA to San Diego, CA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campo and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campo and San Diego.
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Start on Moore Road
126 m · 18 sec · Moore Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
25 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Road
628 ft · 13 sec · Jeb Stuart Road
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Turn straight onto Jeb Stuart Lane
95 m · 6 sec · Jeb Stuart Lane
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Continue on Forest Gate Road
787 ft · 20 sec · Forest Gate Road
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Turn left onto Campo Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Campo Road
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Continue on State Route 94
9.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 94
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Continue on Campo Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Campo Road
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Continue on State Route 94
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 94
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Continue on Campo Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Campo Road
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Turn left onto Campo Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Campo Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
12.1 mi · 13 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 Campo and San Diego.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Clear leaving Campo and Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Campo to San Diego?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Jamul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Campo and 25.1 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Campo and Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Jamul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Vacationer RV Resort
Heartland Fire & Rescue
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamul.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campo and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 41.17 mi (66.26 km).
#1 Campo
Situated in the high desert foothills of southeastern San Diego County near the Mexican border, this community rests at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6064500, -116.4689100 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.26 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.81 | $29.61 |
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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