How far is Costa Mesa, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Costa Mesa and San Diego is 77.39 miles (124.55 km).
Flight distance from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is 77.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Costa Mesa to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Costa Mesa, California to San Diego, California is: 87.94 miles (141.52 km) by car.
Driving from Costa Mesa to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Costa Mesa
The most populous city in Orange County, California. It is located in the coastal region of southern California. Costa Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the South Coast Plaza shopping mall.
| Population | 112366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°38'28"N 117°55'7"W |
| Latitude | 33.6411300 |
| Longitude | -117.9186700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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 Costa Mesa and San Diego
The distance between Costa Mesa and San Diego is 142 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Costa Mesa and San Diego. The current time is 15:06:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.75 liters (3.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Costa Mesa and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Costa Mesa to San Diego is $16.62 (diesel $19.23).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $16.62 | $17.35 | $17.82 | $19.23 |
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 Costa Mesa 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.
