How far is Encinitas, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Encinitas and San Diego is 23.39 miles (37.65 km).
Flight distance from Encinitas, CA to San Diego, CA is 23.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Encinitas, California to San Diego, California is: 25.4 miles (40.88 km) by car.
Driving from Encinitas to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Encinitas
The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. Encinitas is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Encinitas Pier and the San Elijo State Beach.
| Population | 62671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°2'13"N 117°17'31"W |
| Latitude | 33.0369900 |
| Longitude | -117.2919800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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 Encinitas and San Diego
The distance between Encinitas and San Diego is 41 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Encinitas and San Diego. The current time is 10:57:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.39 liters (0.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Encinitas and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Encinitas to San Diego is $4.8 (diesel $5.55).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $4.8 | $5.01 | $5.15 | $5.55 |
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 June 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Encinitas 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.
