How far is Carson, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carson and San Diego is 100.54 miles (161.8 km).
Flight distance from Carson, CA to San Diego, CA is 100.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Carson to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carson, California to San Diego, California is: 112.2 miles (180.57 km) by car.
Driving from Carson to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Carson
A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southwestern part of the county. Carson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carson City Hall and the Carson Historical Society.
| Population | 89860 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°49'53"N 118°16'55"W |
| Latitude | 33.8314100 |
| Longitude | -118.2820200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Carson and San Diego
The distance between Carson and San Diego is 181 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Carson and San Diego. The current time is 11:38:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.99 liters (3.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carson and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carson to San Diego is $21.2 (diesel $24.53).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $21.2 | $22.14 | $22.74 | $24.53 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carson and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
