How far is Lake Forest, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and San Diego is 71.13 miles (114.48 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to San Diego, CA is 71.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to San Diego, California is: 79.12 miles (127.32 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and San Diego

The distance between Lake Forest and San Diego is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 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 Lake Forest and San Diego. The current time is 11:08:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.57 liters (2.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to San Diego is $14.95 (diesel $17.3).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $14.95 $15.61 $16.03 $17.3

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Lake Forest 264.76 miles (426 km)

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to Lake Forest 9.5 miles (15 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Lake Forest 420.86 miles (677 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Lake Forest 33.01 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest 46.29 miles (74 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Lake Forest 416.23 miles (670 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Lake Forest 41.29 miles (66 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Lake Forest 430.18 miles (692 km)

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