How far is Lake San Marcos, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake San Marcos and San Diego is 28.47 miles (45.82 km).
Flight distance from Lake San Marcos, CA to San Diego, CA is 28.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake San Marcos, California to San Diego, California is: 33.37 miles (53.7 km) by car.
Driving from Lake San Marcos to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Lake San Marcos
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 4437 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°7'34"N 117°12'30"W |
| Latitude | 33.1261500 |
| Longitude | -117.2083700 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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 Lake San Marcos and San Diego
The distance between Lake San Marcos and San Diego is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 35 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 San Marcos and San Diego. The current time is 15:28:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.46 liters (1.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake San Marcos and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake San Marcos to San Diego is $6.31 (diesel $7.3).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $6.31 | $6.58 | $6.76 | $7.3 |
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 May 07, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake San Marcos 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.
